Actor Jay Benedict, best known for his roles in 1986's"Aliens," 2012's"The Dark Knight Rises" and the U.K. TV series"Emmerdale," has died at 68 from the coronavirus.
Kristin Tarry, of TCG Artist Management, confirmed the news of his death to USA TODAY on Monday. She represented Benedict for the past 20-plus years. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear client Jay Benedict, who this afternoon lost his battle with COVID-19. Our thoughts are with his family,"Benedict played Newt's father in"Aliens" and Rich Twit in"The Dark Knight Rises." He took on the role of Doug Hamilton in the long-running series"Emmerdale," which has been airing in the U.K. since 1972. He appeared on the show in the late '90s.
TinseltownPR So many deaths and a great number is attributed to the virus.
nyactor 😟😧
Did he die FROM it or because of the HYSTERIA you have created?
Did he die from it or with it?
So sad. He played Newt's father in Aliens.
Sad stories everyday.
i'm really old....at first blush, I thought it was Peter Falk.
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