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Actor Mel Winkler -- known for his work alongside Denzel Washington in “Devil in a New Dress,” as well as the films “Doc Hollywood” and “Coach Carter" -- has died, Fox News has confirmed. He was 78.

Mel Winkler, a character actor known for his voiceover work and appearances in such films asDevil in a Blue Dress,Doc HollywoodandCoach Carter, died Thursday. He was 78.

Mel Winkler has died aged 78.The Hollywood legend who is known for his films such as Coach Carter, Devil In A Blue Dress and Doc Hollywood died in his sleep at his Hollywood home, his family confirmed.Although, his cause of death has not yet been revealed.As well as a glittering screen career, Winkler was known for his voiceover work - lending his voice to the levitating guardian mask Aku Aku in the hit video games, Crash Bandicoot.He also boasted an impressive Broadway career, appearing in the likes of The Great White Hope, Joe Turner's Come and Gone and Proposals.Mel's first acting gig came in 1969, playing Dr Simon Harris on the NBC soap, The Doctors.Soon after in 1972, he landed a silver screen role, playing the 7-11 Club Manager in

reports. He was 78.

Mel Winkler died Thursday at the age of 78.The actor, who is known for films Doc Hollywood, Devil In A Blue Dress and Coach Carter, passed away in his sleep of unknown causes at this Hollywood home, according to his family, via The Hollywood Reporter.In addition to his on screen roles, Mel also did voice over work and appeared on Broadway. Rest In Peace:Mel Winkler died Thursday at the age of 78; pictured at Their Eyes Were Watching God premiere in Hollywood in 2005Mel is survived by his children Mark and Maury, and his four grandaughters, according to the outlet.Mel was 'a consummate professional [who was] always willing to share his knowledge and wisdom on any given subject.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticMel Winkler, a character actor with numerous TV, film and stage credits as well as being a recognizable voice behind characters on the animated series The New Batman Adventures and Oswald, died in his sleep of unknown causes today at his home in Hollywood. He was 78.His death was announced by family spokesperson Courtney Benson.Winkler made his Broadway stage debut in 1968’s The Great White Hope, appearing in several productions thereafter before taking the role of Seth Holly in 1988’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone by August Wilson.

Mel Winkler, a character actor with numerous TV, film and stage credits as well as being a recognizable voice behind characters on the animated series “The New Batman Adventures” and “Oswald,” died in his sleep of unknown causes today at his home in Hollywood. He was 78.His death was announced by family spokesperson Courtney Benson.Winkler made his Broadway stage debut in 1968’s “The Great White Hope,” appearing in several productions thereafter before taking the role of Seth Holly in 1988’s “Joe Turner’s Come And Gone” by August Wilson.

Ellise Shafer editorActor Mel Winkler, known for his work across film, TV, theater and voice acting, died in his sleep on Thursday of unknown causes. He was 78.Most notably, Winkler played Joppy, the best friend of Denzel Washington’s character Easy Rawlins in the 1995 thriller “Devil in a Blue Dress.” He also held minor roles in films such as “Doc Hollywood” in 1991 and 2005’s “Coach Carter.”Winkler was born in St.