Stacy Keach dead: Prison Break star dies after 'difficult' health battles
The beloved actor also starred in Blue Bloods and American Greed.
Stacy Keach has tragically died at 85. The beloved actor was best known for his role as Henry Pope in the hit television series Prison Break. A heartbreaking statement from his wife, Malgosia Tomassi Keach, reveals that he died on Tuesday (November 10), after a prolonged battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure. She penned: "After a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure, Stacy peacefully departed this world." Malgosia shared: "He fought for so long, with extraordinary courage, determination and strength. He was a true warrior, facing his illness with the same remarkable spirit and resilience that defined his life."
In her statement, the actress continued: "Stacy was not only a legendary actor, admired and loved by audiences the world over, but also my beloved husband, my companion and the heart of our family.
"His passing leaves an immeasurable emptiness in our lives. But his extraordinary spirit, his unforgettable voice and the love he gave so generously will remain with us forever."
In 2017, Keach suffered a gruelling heart attack on stage while performing in Pamplona, a one-man stage production about writer Ernest Hemingway, in Chicago; the incident led to the cancellation of the show’s remaining performances.
He later spoke about the experience, describing the feeling "like this great fog had come over me" and called it "the most bizarre moment of my entire career."
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