Joss Ackland: Last News

Bill & Ted actor Joss Ackland has sadly passed away at the age of 95, his family confirmed in a statement.The actor, who had more than 130 film and TV roles to his name, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.The family's statement read: "With his distinctive voice and commanding presence, Ackland brought a unique intensity and gravitas to his roles. He will be remembered as one of Britain's most talented and beloved actors." Joss was also a cherished father and was married to his wife Rosemary for 51 years before she tragically passed away from motor neurone disease in 2002.The actor leaves behind seven children, 34 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He had worked with Hollywood stars including Alec Baldwin and Sean Connery on The Hunt for Red October and Keanu Reeves on Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey.

Deadline Hollywood, telling the publication: “With his distinctive voice and commanding presence, Ackland brought a unique intensity and gravitas to his role. He will be remembered as one of Britain’s most talented and beloved actors.”While a cause of death was not shared, the actor’s rep Paul Pearson told Variety that Joss Ackland – born Sidney Edmond Jocelyn Ackland in North Kensington, London, in 1928 – died “peacefully”.

British actor Joss Ackland has died at the age of 95, his family said in a statement. No cause or location were given.

Caroline Brew editor Joss Ackland, the veteran British stage and screen actor who was known for starring in “White Mischief” and “Lethal Weapon 2,” died on Sunday. He was 95. “Joss was a long term client and great friend who remained lucid, erudite and mischievous to the very end, he died peacefully with his family this morning,” said his rep, Paul Pearson.