Art EvansThe actor best known for his roles in Die Hard 2 and Fright Night has died … according to his reps.
The film and television actor died on Saturday surrounded by his loved ones, his publicist. Erica Huntzingerconfirmed to Variety. Although the newspaper did not release a cause of death, Deadline reports that a representative for the actor shared that Art died due to a battle with diabetes.
Fans will probably know Art best for his work as Barnes in the 1990 sequel to Die Hard, aptly titled Die Hard 2. Remember, Art’s character helps Bruce WillisJohn McClain when all hell breaks loose at Dulles International Airport.
We’re sure a lot of homes are having a “Hard” marathon as we speak… given the ongoing debate over whether an action movie is a Christmas movie, but we digress.
Others may remember Art from the 1985 horror film Fright Night, where AE played Detective Lennox…an officer who skeptically believes a vampire has moved into town.
However, Art had a number of other notable credits on his resume, including Metro, M*A*S*H, Hill Street Blues, Monk, The X-Files, Ruthless. People’ and ‘Mad About You’.
The woman is left of art, Babe Evansand the son Ogadaye Evans… who have requested privacy during their heartbreak.
He was 82 years old.
R.I.P
