Ace Ventura star who appeared in 150 films dies as fans pay tribute

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Beloved actor John Capodice, known for his roles in over 150 films and TV series, has sadly passed away at the age of 83.The star, who famously appeared in General Hospital and alongside Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura, died on Monday.The actor's cause of death is yet to be announced.

He leaves behind his wife Jane and two daughters, Tessa De Pierro and Cassandra Hansen, with the funeral home where he is said to have died describing him as a "devoted husband, father and grandfather" who will be "missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him".

His big break came in 1978 when he landed a role on the popular daytime drama Ryan's Hope. In 1994, he secured a recurring role in General Hospital and went on to feature in many leading US sitcoms including Will and Grace, Seinfield and Law and Order.

He also made appearances in The West Wing, Six Feet Under and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation later in his career. His final projects before his death included roles as a cab driver in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem in 2023 and Big John in the 2024 series Conversations with Mobster.