BRIAN DENNEHY DEAD AT 81

[Chicago1980]

Source: TMZ

BRIAN DENNEHY
DEAD AT 81

Brian Dennehy -- the veteran actor whose career spanned 5 decades on the stage and screen -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us Dennehy died Wednesday night in Connecticut ... we're told he passed of natural causes and there will not be an official autopsy.

The actor's career began in the '70s with a run of small guest roles on TV shows like "Kojak," "M*A*S*H," "Lou Grant" and "Dallas" ... before landing a recurring role on "Dynasty" in 1981.

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Read more: https://www.tmz.com/2020/04/16/brian-dennehy-dead-at-81-tommy-boy/

[Nacht Owl]

1. That Truly Sucks

He was an amazing actor!

[Hobo]

2. I saw him on Broadway

In Death of a Salesman he was excellent

RIP

Hobo

[Paladin]

3. Outstanding actor. So sorry to hear this. (nt)

[TeamPooka]

4. 10, Cocoon, F/X, Silverado...so many great films RIP BD

[dweller]

6. Gorky Park

great film, better book

✌🏼

[TeamPooka]

9. great book

[C Moon]

31. He was the best part of First Blood.

[NBachers]

5. I was always glad to see him in whatever he did.

I liked him in Cocoon.

[left-of-center2012]

7. I always liked him until ...

... his performance as John Wayne Gacy in “To Catch a Killer”.
Gacy was such a despicable murderer that afterwards I always thought of Gacy when I saw Brian Dennehy.

[Alacritous Crier]

15. He was a terrible choice to play Gacy.

The later film Gacy (2003) starring Mark Holton was much better cast and quite realistic.

I think that was the only film of Dennehy's that I didn't like.

[quickesst]

8. RIP Brian Dennehy

One of those rare actors who could play either good or evil with 100% authenticity.

[BumRushDaShow]

10. Wow. Hadn't heard his name mentioned in a long time.

He was a fixture in so many shows.

R.I.P.

[Tikki]

22. According to IMDB He was still working with projects in the queue..

He started his career in 1977.
I think he was handsome and a great actor.

Tikki

[BumRushDaShow]

26. He was usually appearing on TV as a "guest star"

and as a character actor, I would see him pop up often during the 80s.

Good character actors usually have steady work and he had quite a resume of appearances!

[MuseRider]

11. I am so sad to see this.

I always loved watching him no matter what the movie was. RIP and thank you for the fine entertainment.

[Polly Hennessey]

12. I truly enjoyed his acting.

When he was on the screen, he dominated. I always had a crush on him.

[lunatica]

19. Me too.

He was a gifted actor who could make you totally believe he was an evil character. He had a definite presence that dominated the screen. His facial movements filled out his characters to perfection. One raise of his eyebrow spoke volumes of evilness that mere words could never depict. He also gave his bad guy characters a human touch, making them more three dimensional.

This is sad news.

[TruckFump]

13. One of my all time favorite actors.

Cocoon...and so many other great displays of his talent.

RIP, Mr. Dennehy

[Alacritous Crier]

14. He was one of my favorites...

RIP.

[Marcuse]

16. He could play the villain well also.

[yaesu]

17. A favorite, fantastic actor, R.I.P.

[BootinUp]

18. Always a solid performer. RIP

[PatrickforO]

20. May he have eternal rest and may perpetual light shine on him.

And may his family be at peace.

[LisaM]

21. I am sorry to hear this.

He was a fine actor.

I know that he apparently didn't die of COVID, but I feel that the people we lose during the pandemic just vanish. It's disorienting.

[RobertDevereaux]

23. Winning his second Tony, 2003...

[NurseJackie]

24. 😢

🕯

[Bengus81]

25. Gonna pin that Congressional Medal of honor to his liver!!

Damn,how many movies did Dennehy make?

[ffr]

27. Tommy Boy's dad!

One of my favorite characters he played. Brought seriousness and humor to the movie.

[Skittles]

28. oh wow, what an actor

really outstanding

[captain queeg]

29. I liked the film with James Wood who was a hit man

And Dennehy played a PI or something. Don’t remember the title now. Probably in the 80s. I know he played the heavy sometimes but I liked him better as a good guy.

[Aristus]

30. I think it was called "Best Seller".

I liked James Woods back then. I liked his twitchy, febrile energy. He had a likeable on-screen presence. Who knew he'd turn out to be a right-wing hammerhead?

[captain queeg]

40. Exactly. He's a far gone wingmut nowadays.

[soldierant]

42. I gather a lot of people who worked with himknew.

[chwaliszewski]

32. Gladiator (1992)

Another underrated great movie. Brian plays a bad guy in this one and is awesome at it.
https://m.

[DTomlinson]

33. RIP.

[Ferrets are Cool]

34. His IMBD is so damned long...RIP

[Bayard]

35. Silverado

One of my all time favorite Westerns.

[xxqqqzme]

44. Yes. he was so

sinister! He did sinister very well.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

36. Aww. I always liked him.

[Yeehah]

37. Whatever he was in, he made it better

Such a familiar face. I'll miss him but he lives on in so many movies and shows.

[Talitha]

38. Damn..

[gay texan]

39. F/X great movie n/t

[TexasBushwhacker]

41. Worked up until the end too

He has 2 movies coming out this year and one that was in pre-production.

[Ohio Joe]

43. RIP

[MustLoveBeagles]

45. RIP