Fred Ward, 'The Right Stuff' and 'Short Cuts' actor, dead at 79

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Fred Ward, a veteran character actor in film and television, has died, according to his publicist Ron Hofmann.

Ward, known for his work in "The Right Stuff," "Short Cuts," and numerous other films, died on May 8 at age 79.Ward started acting in the early 1970s, following three years of service in the U.S. Air Force. A renaissance man, Ward also did stints as a short-order cook, a boxer, and worked as a lumberjack in Alaska. His first major role came in the Clint Eastwood film "Escape from Alcatraz" in 1979.

In 1988, Ward bought the film rights to "Miami Blues," which showcased Ward as Hoke Mosely, a veteran Miami detective trying to corral a slick ex-con.

 

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Tremors! RIP

Not sure how they missed Remo and of course Tremors, one of my faves. RIP Fred

I liked REMO hits you follows with a funny line early genre

Musta been quite a clash.

Remo Williams!

And Remo Williams too!

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