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TMZ reports that Academy Award nominee Ned Beatty has died. He was age 83 when he died on Sunday, June 13 of natural causes while surrounded by family. Early reports indicate COVID-19 was unrelated to his passing.
In his career, Beatty broke into the Hollywood scene via Deliverance in 1972, then solidified a name for himself with popular films such as Superman, Network, and Toy Story 3. Network and Hear the Song earned him an Academy Award and Golden Globe nomination respectively.
Initial reporting surrounding the passing of Ned Beatty broke via TMZ, which reportedly learned of his death via a family member. The outlet further reports that he was surrounded by family when he passed, and currently there are no details of the exact cause, but it was unrelated to the coronavirus.
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Already, fans have voiced their grief online. The official Twitter page for the Fighting Irish for Notre Dame Athletics honored him with a post reading, โWe remember the life of Ned Beatty, who introduced so many to the ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ณ๐๐น ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป with his portrayal of Daniel Ruettiger in the classic film, ๐๐ช๐๐ฎ. We lift our prayers for Ned and all who loved him.โ
Itโs a bird, itโs a plane, itโs Superman, off to face his nemesis and Lex Lutherโs crony Otis, played by none other than Ned Beatty himself. Beatty was a part of some of the most famous and infamous beats in cinematic history, including one of Deliveranceโs most chilling scenes, even when not on-screen such as voicing Lotso from Toy Story 3.
His television filmography extends to Roseanne, M*A*S*H, Law & Order, Szysznyk, and more, all totaling some 166 acting credits. In addition to a sprawling acting career, the Academy Award nominee left behind a close family and is survived by his wife Sandra Johnson as well as eight children and grandchildren. Rest in peace, a real legend.
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