Dabney Coleman, one of the best-known character actors of the late 20th century, has died at the age of 92. The news of his death has been confirmed by IndieWire.

In a statement obtained from his manager Jeffrey Goldberg, Coleman’s daughter Quincy wrote, “My father, Dabney Wharton Coleman, took his last earthly breath peacefully and exquisitely at 92 in his Santa Monica home on Thursday May 16th, 2024 at 1:50pm. My father crafted his time here on earth with a curious mind, a generous heart, and a soul on fire with passion, desire, and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity. As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery. A teacher, a hero, and a king, Dabney Coleman is a gift and blessing in life and in death as his spirit will shine through his work, his loved ones and his legacy…...