Stacy Keach, a commanding actor whose work includes movies like “Fat City” and the starring role in “The New Mike Hammer” series on CBS, died Tuesday in Poland. He was 85.
\n\nHis wife, Małgosia Tomassi, confirmed his death to Variety. In a statement, she said he died “after a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure” at the family’s home in Magdalenka, Poland.
\n\n“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,” the statement said. “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.
\n\nActive on stage, film and TV into his eighties, he popped up in “The Bourne Legacy,” “Nebraska,” “Two and a Half Men” and had a recurring voice role on “The Simpsons.” Keach was also known for playing Cardinal Kevin Kearns on “Blue Bloods.” His TV appearances included “Man With a Plan” and “The Black List.” His final role was in “Jay Kelly” in 2015, as the father of Jay Kelly, played by George…
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