

He co-founded the Empty Space Theatre in Seattle in 1973 and worked regularly as a company member of the Seattle Repertory Theatre before making it in the film and television world.Īylward’s theater chops helped pave his path to stardom, after “ER” producer Carol Flint asked him to audition for the show after spotting him in a Los Angeles production of "Psychopathia Sexualis" in 1996, according to AllFamous. René Auberjonois, best known for his roles in Boston Legal and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, died at his home in Los Angeles due to metastatic lung cancer. News of his death was shared on his GoFundMe page, which was set up shortly after he shared his diagnosis in April. Aylward’s last role was Freddie Laffter in the USA Network crime drama “Briarpatch.”Īylward graduated from the University of Washington in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree in drama, according to the university’s official website. Billy Kametz, best known for his work as a voice actor, died on Thursday, June 9 after battling colon cancer. The Seattle-born actor also made it to the White House in the final season of the Aaron Sorkin political drama “The West Wing,” playing Barry Goodwin, former DNC chair and head of transition. Marnie Schulenburg: 'As the World Turns,' 'One Life to Live' star dies from cancer at 37 Fred Ward, known for his roles in Tremors and The Right Stuff, has died at the age of 79, PEOPLE confirms. 'His music will live on forever': Vangelis, 'electronic sound trailblazer,' dies at 79 Larry Keith, whose long stage career began with several small roles in the original production of My Fair Lady and included several other Broadway musicals. Fred Ward, the prolific character actor with starring roles in Tremors, The Right Stuff and the second season of True Detective, has died, according to his publicist.
