Stacy Keach, Star of Stage and ‘Mike Hammer’ Series, Dies at 85
The stage and screen veteran earned acclaim for Shakespeare and film roles, while his television turn as Mike Hammer made him a familiar face.
- On Tuesday, acclaimed actor Stacy Keach died at his home in Magdalenka, Poland, at 85. His wife, Malgosia Tomassi Keach, said he died after a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure.
- Keach established himself as a preeminent Shakespearean actor, debuting on Broadway in 1965 before gaining widespread fame starring as the hard-boiled private eye Mike Hammer on television.
- In 1984, police arrested Keach at Heathrow Airport for smuggling 1.3 ounces of cocaine concealed in a fake shaving cream can. He served six months at Reading Prison before being released for good behavior.
- Following his release, Keach successfully resumed his acting career, taking roles in projects like "Prison Break" and serving as a recurring voice on "The Simpsons" into his eighties.
- He is survived by his fourth wife, Malgosia Tomassi Keach, children Shannon and Karolina, and his brother, James Keach, an actor and director of "Walk the Line.
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Stacy Keach, ‘Mike Hammer’ and ‘Fat City’ Star, Dead at 85
Stacy Keach, the actor whose turns as Hamlet on stage and hard-bitten detective Mike Hammer on television captivated audiences, died on Tuesday in Magdalenka, Poland, at 85. His death was confirmed by his wife, Malgosia Tomassi Keach, who said he died at his family home. “After a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure, Stacy peacefully departed this world,” she said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “…
Stacy Keach, Acclaimed Stage and Screen Actor, Dies at 85
Stacy Keach, a stage, film and television actor best known for portraying hard-boiled detective Mike Hammer, died Tuesday at age 85 at his home in Poland. Keach’s wife, Malgosia Tomassi Keach, said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that he had battled a serious heart condition and heart failure. “After a long and difficult […]
Stacy Keach, Mike Hammer Actor & 'Blue Bloods' Star, Dead at 85
Actor Stacy Keach has sadly died at 85, Variety reports. His wife Małgosia Tomassi confirmed his death in a statement to the magazine, revealing the star passed away on Tuesday in Poland. Tomassi shared that Stacy died at home in Magdalenka “after a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure.” Her statement continued, “Stacy was not only a legendary actor, admired and loved by audiences the world over, but also my…
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