Brian Dennehy, the Tony-winning actor who made an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with memorable work in film, television and theater, died Wednesday of natural causes.
He was 81. In the wake of his death, Hollywood figures have taken to social media to pay tribute to the actor, who was known for such roles as basketball coach Bobby Knight, Chicago cop Jack Reed and serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
William Shatner was one of the first to react to the news, writing on Twitter, "Condolonces to the family of Brian Dennehy. A wonderfully talented actor." Meanwhile, Mia Farrow tweeted a sweet message accompanied by a photo of Dennehy holding her dog Bowie. "Just devastated to learn that the magnificent Brian Dennehy has died.
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