US actor Ben Gazzara has reportedly died aged 81.
The New York Times has reported Gazzara died of pancreatic cancer at a Manhattan hospital yesterday.
Gazzara, who starred in films, television and on the stage played Brick in the original Broadway version of Tennessee Williams’ Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, originating a tough-guy persona that he would cultivate on the big screen.
In his later years he worked with the Coen brothers in The Big Lebowski, in 1998, and more recently in many movies made for television.
From: William DouglasSent: Wednesday, 16 May 2012 7:35 PMTo: Ben O’SheaSubject: Attention: Ben O’Shea, Please contact meAttention: Ben O’Shea,I’m Mr ...
'The West Australian' is a trademark of West Australian Newspapers Limited 2012.
All rights reserved.
Select your state to see news for your area.