Chariots Of Fire star Ben Cross dies, aged 72

LOS ANGELES - British actor Ben Cross, best known for his starring role in the 1981 Oscar-winning sports drama Chariots Of Fire, died on Tuesday , aged 72.

"Ben passed away suddenly today following a short illness," Cross' agent in Los Angeles told Agence France-Presse. He was reportedly living in Vienna at the time of his death. After a successful turn in the London West End debut of the musical Chicago, he was cast in Chariots along with Ian Holm and John Gielgud.

He continued working across theatre, film and TV to the end of his life, including playing Sarek in JJ Abrams' Star Trek.

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