Why Frank Sinatra was offered Bruce Willis’ part in ‘Die Hard’

Why Frank Sinatra was offered Bruce Willis’ part in ‘Die Hard’

Bruce Willis played John McClane in the 1988 action/thriller "Die Hard."

GOSSIP & RUMORS: Why Frank Sinatra was offered Bruce Willis’ part in ‘Die Hard’ – U-S-NEWS.COM

Fans almost saw Frank Sinatra do it, his way. Although fans know Bruce Willis for playing the iconic role of John McClane in the 1988 action/thriller “Die Hard,” it turns out that 20th Century Studios was contractually obligated to offer a certain A-list singer the role first. “Die Hard” was adapted from the 1979 novel “Nothing Lasts Forever,” written by former detective Roderick Thorp, and was a sequel to his first book, “The Detective.” Bruce …