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Wilford Brimley dead: Cocoon and The Thing star dies aged 85

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Actor Wilford Brimley has died aged 85. The Cocoon star passed away at his home in Utah on Sunday after a stint in intensive care in hospital.

Brimley’s manager Lynda Bensky confirmed the news to Entertainment Tonight. She said: "Wilford Brimley was a man you could trust.

He said what he meant and he meant what he said. "He had a gruff exterior and a tender heart. I’m sad that I will no longer get to hear my friend's wonderful stories. "[Brimley] was one of a kind." US TV host Stephen Colbert was among the first to pay tribute, tweeting: "RIP Wilford Brimley – so many great performances, but I’ll never forget seeing him sing this surprisingly tender 'It’s Not Easy Being Green'" Actress Betty Buckley added: "So sad to read this.

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