British actor Joss Ackland has died at the age of 95, his family said in a statement. No cause or location were given.
The stage and screen actor had been in more than 100 movies and TV series, among them the films White Mischief and 1989’s Lethal Weapon 2.
The family statement said: “With his distinctive voice and commanding presence, Ackland brought a unique intensity and gravitas to his role. He will be remembered as one of Britain’s most talented and beloved actors.”
Born in 1928 in London’s Ladbroke Grove area, Ackland grew up in Kilburn, North London.
He appeared in dozens of films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including The Mighty Ducks and Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey.
He was awarded a CBE in 2000 for his services to acting.
No information on survivors or memorial plans was immediately available.