Actor Fred Ward died

2022 - 5 - 14

Fred Ward

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Fred Ward, Actor Who Starred in 'The Right Stuff' and 'Tremors,' Dies ... (The New York Times)

The versatile actor was known for bringing a grounded charisma to roles across a decades-long career.

He did not specify the cause of death. Mr. Ward also played the lead in “Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins,” which was intended to be the first in a series but fared poorly in theaters in 1985 and drew mixed reviews. Fred Ward, the versatile actor who played an astronaut in “The Right Stuff,” a grizzled drifter in “Tremors” and the titular writer in “Henry and June” across a decades-long career, died on Sunday. He was 79.

Veteran actor Fred Ward, 79, has died (News24)

Veteran film and television actor Fred Ward, 79, best known for playing gruff, tough-guy roles in movies such as Tremors, Escape from Alcatraz, ...

Reese Witherspoon who co-starred with Ward in the 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama, also paid tribute to the actor on Twitter, saying, "So sad to hear about Fred Ward passing. RIP and thanks for all the movies x— edgarwright (@edgarwright) pic.twitter.com/i7fWmzYzc1 May 13, 2022 i loved working with him on Sweet Home Alabama. He was a wonderful man who brought so much joy to every part he played. So sad to hear about Fred Ward. When it came to battling underground worms I couldn’t have asked for a better partner. I will always remember chatting about his love of Django Reinhardt and jazz guitar during our long, hot days in the high desert. So sad to hear about Fred Ward passing. Bacon and Ward starred together in the 1990 cult classic. "So sad to hear about Fred Ward. When it came to battling underground worms, I couldn’t have asked for a better partner. I mourn the loss of Fred Ward, who was so kind to me when we worked together on Remo Williams. Decent and modest and utterly professional, he disarmed with a smile that was at once warm and mischievous.— Kate Mulgrew (@TheKateMulgrew) https://t.co/EACXnjvjfU May 13, 2022 Devastated to learn about the passing of my friend, Fred Ward. I had the absolute pleasure of working with this wonderful man in Robert Altman’s Shortcuts and Alan Rudolph’s Equinox. A tough facade covering emotions as deep as a the Pacific Ocean. Godspeed amigo. Rest In Peace Fred.— Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) pic.twitter.com/WLOB0iVwkd May 13, 2022 I will always remember chatting about his love of Django Reinhardt and jazz guitar during our long hot days in the high desert.

Kevin Bacon pays tribute to 'Tremors' co-star Fred Ward (Page Six)

Kevin Bacon paid tribute to his "Tremors" co-star, Fred Ward, who died on Sunday at the age of 79.

I don’t look back at all,” he told the magazine. Bacon said at the time he “would still love to do it” if the opportunity presented itself. Kevin Bacon paid tribute to his “Tremors” co-star, Fred Ward, who died on Sunday at the age of 79.

Actor Fred Ward, of Tremors and The Right Stuff fame, dies aged 79 (Irish Examiner)

Ward died on Sunday, his publicist Ron Hofmann said on Friday. No cause or place of death was disclosed per the family's wishes. A former boxer, lumberjack in ...

So sad to hear about Fred Ward. When it came to battling underground worms I couldn’t have asked for a better partner. Bacon reacted to the news of Ward’s death by tweeting: “So sad to hear about Fred Ward. When it came to battling underground worms I couldn’t have asked for a better partner. I will always remember chatting about his love of Django Reinhardt and jazz guitar during our long hot days in the high desert.

Meet Fred Ward's wife and children as Tremors actor dies at 79 (HITC)

American actor Fred Ward has sadly passed away this week in his late seventies. Who is his wife? And does he have any children?

However, they reconciled things and never went through with the proceedings. As tributes to the actor flood Twitter, let’s get to know him a little better. Read on to find out…

Kevin Bacon Reacts to Death of Tremors Costar Fred Ward (Screen Rant)

Actor Kevin Bacon reacts to the death of his Tremors co-star Fred Ward in a touching tribute that harkens back to their time making the horror comedy.

Aside from Ward appearing in the first sequel and Bacon's attempt at a series, the duo never returned to the franchise together, even with the well-regarded chemistry they exhibited in the initial film. Bacon jokingly said that "when it came to battling underground worms I couldn't have asked for a better partner" and went on to say that he'd never forget conversing with Ward about his love of jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt (whom Ward named his son after) during their "hot days in the high desert" making the cult classic film. On May 13, Bacon posted a tribute to his Tremors co-star, saying he was "sad to hear about Fred Ward" and going on to elaborate about the time they spent together making Tremors in 1990.

Kevin Bacon pays tributes to Tremors co-star and friend Fred Ward ... (Radio Times)

The Tremors star died aged 79 last week and stars have taken to social media to pay tribute.

For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey. Director Edgar Wright also shared his "farewell" to Ward, Tweeting about how he "gifted us with so many rugged, funny and relatable characters throughout his career and always had charm to burn. All respect all the time." Loved him in ‘Tremors’, ‘Miami Blues’, ‘The Right Stuff’, ‘The Player’, ‘Southern Comfort’ and more. Rest In Peace Fred." "So sad to hear about Fred Ward," he Tweeted. "When it came to battling underground worms I couldn’t have asked for a better partner.