It’s a unhappy day within the leisure trade…
William Damage, the Oscar-winning actor identified for Kiss of the Spider Girl and his appearances within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, handed away on Sunday. He was 71 years previous. His son, Will Damage, introduced the tragic information in an announcement to Deadline, revealing that the star died from pure causes:
“It’s with nice disappointment that the Damage household mourns the passing of William Damage, beloved father, and Oscar successful actor, on March 13, 2022, one week earlier than his 72nd birthday. He died peacefully, amongst household, of pure causes. The household requests privateness right now.”
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So unhappy…
When the information broke, Damage was mourned by a number of pals and followers on social media, together with his Broadcast Information co-star Albert Brooks who wrote:
“R.I.P. William Damage. So unhappy to listen to this information. Working with him on Broadcast Information was wonderful. He might be significantly missed.”
That 70’s Present alum Topher Grace, who labored with Damage within the 2011 movie Too Huge to Fail, provided his condolences to his household:
“Grateful that I had the chance to work with William Damage. I admired his appearing a lot and watching his dedication in particular person was outstanding. My ideas are along with his household.”
Avengers: Endgame fellow forged member Mark Ruffalo expressed:
“Wow, one other Main loss to the appearing neighborhood. Nice actor. Nice thoughts. RIP.”
In case you didn’t know, Damage began his profession throughout the leisure trade in 1977, coming onto the tv sequence Kojak for a recurring function. He then made his big-screen debut within the psychological horror movie Altered States in 1980. All through his profession, Damage acquired greater than 100 appearing credit – portraying all kinds of characters in every part from comedy to drama to science fiction and extra. Nonetheless, he’s presumably finest identified for his Academy Award-winning function within the 1985 film Kiss of the Spider Girl. Damage was later nominated for an Oscar once more for Youngsters of a Lesser God, Broadcast Information, and A Historical past of Violence.
Just lately, he had been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Damage portrayed Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross in The Unimaginable Hulk, Captain America: Civil Struggle, Avengers: Infinity Struggle and Finish Sport, plus Black Widow.
Damage is survived by his 4 kids. We’re conserving his household in our ideas throughout this tough time.
Relaxation in peace, William…
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