RIP: Men In Black and Dodgeball Actor, Rip Torn, Dies Aged 88
Emmy Award-winning actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 88, according to a statement from his representatives.
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Rip was a character actor best known for roles in Men In Black, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and TV’s The Larry Sanders Show.
He died on Tuesday afternoon at his home in Lakeville, Connecticut with his wife, Amy Wright, and daughters Katie Torn and Angelica Page by his side.
No cause of death was given so far.
The actor was a veteran of both the stage and screen, known best for his role as Artie on The Larry Sanders Show for which he was nominated for an Emmy six consecutive times, winning for Best Supporting Actor in 1996. He was also nominated for a Tony for his performance in Tennessee Williams’ Sweet Bird of Youth, and an Oscar for his role in Cross Creek. He also appeared in blockbusters like Men In Black and Dodgeball. Below is the full statement.
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