Cocoon actor Wilford Brimley passes away at 85; Manager Lynda Bensky calls him 'one of a kind'

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Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to an indelible character actor who brought gruff charm, and sometimes menace, to a range of films that included Cocoon, The Natural and The Firm, has died aged 85.

Shannen Doherty paid tribute to her friend and late co-star Wilford Brimley shortly after his death this week at age 85. The actress appeared alongside Brimley in the 1986 NBC drama “Our House.” The show aired for two seasons and focused on Brimley's character as a retired widower who invites his daughter-in-law and her three children to move in with him following the death of his son.

Wilford Brimley, the actor with the walrus mustache whose down-home geniality seen in such films as Cocoon, The Natural and Absence of Malice endeared him to moviegoers, has died. He was 85.

Shannon Doherty shared her memories of working with the late actor Wilford Brimley on Sunday.The 49-year-old Charmed star reminisced on her time working with Brimley, who died on Saturday at 85, while they starred together on the NBC drama Our House in the late 1980s.The actress wrote that the late character actor was 'like a grandpa' to her long after their series was canceled. Saying goodbye: Shannon Doherty had kind words for her costar Wilford Brimley, who died Saturday at 85, in an Instagram post from Sunday.

Shannen Doherty is paying tribute to Wilford Brimley, who she starred with on Our House.

Wilford Brimley was a character actor known for his gruff and grumpy persona in movies including “Cocoon” and “The Natural,” television shows such as “The Waltons” and “Our House,” and commercials for Quaker Oats and Liberty Medical’s supplies for diabetes patients. Brimley began his acting career relatively late in life and hadn’t dreamed of being on the silver screen as a young man. Instead, the Salt Lake City native had a career working with horses after serving in the U.S.

Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to an indelible character actor who brought gruff charm, and sometimes menace, to a range of films that included “Cocoon”, “The Natural” and “The Firm”, has died. He was 85.

Actor Wilford Brimley, best known for his roles in the Oscar-winning movie “Cocoon” and “The Firm” has died at the age of 85, U.S.

Actor Wilford Brimley has died aged 85.

Wilford Brimley has died at the age of 85. The actor - who starred in films such as 'Cocoon', 'The China Syndrome', 'The Thing', and 'The Natural' - died at his home in Utah on Saturday morning (01.08.20).

Wilford Brimley, known for his roles in the likes of The Thing and Cocoon, has died at the age of 85, it has been confirmed.The actor passed away at his home in Utah on Sunday after a stay in intensive care in hospital.This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular

Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to an indelible character actor who brought gruff charm, and sometimes menace, to a range of films that included “Cocoon,” “The Natural” and “The Firm,” has died. He was 85.

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Cocoon and The Firm, has died aged 85.His death was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his manager Lynda Bensky, who said the actor died on Saturday morning (August 1) in Utah.Brimley had been on dialysis and had other medical issues and was in the intensive care unit in St. George, Utah ahead of his death.“Wilford Brimley was a man you could trust,” Bensky said in a statement.

that he had been sick for two months with a kidney ailment.Brimley became a spokesperson for diabetes education after learning he had the disease in the late 70s. The diagnosis led him to his gig with the Quaker Oats brand in the 80s and 90s, encouraging viewers to eat the healthy cereal because «it’s the right thing to do.»Brimley is survived by his wife, Beverly, and his three children.Shortly after news broke, a number of Brimley's fans and celebrity friends took to Twitter to pay tribute to the beloved actor, including Stephen Colbert.«RIP Wilford Brimley,» he wrote.

Carmel Dagan Staff WriterWilford Brimley, best known for his roles in “The Natural,” the 1982 remake of “The Thing,” “The Firm” and “Cocoon,” died on Saturday. He was 85.His agent, Lynda Bensky, told The New York Times that he had been sick with a kidney problem for two months.Brimley was also famous for the series of commercials for Quaker Oats in which he appeared.Pauline Kael ably summed up his appeal in a few words.

Wilford Brimley has sadly passed away at the age of 85.

Wilford Brimley, the actor known for his work in “Cocoon,” “The Natural” and “The Thing,” has died. He was 85.Brimley, whose additional credits include “The Electric Horseman” and “The Hotel New Hampshire,” died Saturday at his Utah home, a rep for the actor confirmed to Deadline.Born in 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Brimley had a film and television career with scores of roles to his name.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsWilford Brimley, the actor known for his work in Cocoon, The Natural and The Thing, has died. He was 85.Brimley, whose additional credits include The Electric Horseman and The Hotel New Hampshire, died Saturday at his Utah home, a rep for the actor confirmed to Deadline.Born in 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Brimley had a film and television career with scores of roles to his name.