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Actor Stacy Keach (85), known for Mike Hammer and Prison Break, has died

Actor Stacy Keach, famous for his roles in Mike Hammer and Prison Break, has died at 85 following a struggle with heart failure. Throughout his lengthy career, he won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Ernest Hemingway and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Stacy Keach, the acclaimed actor known for his roles as Mike Hammer and prison warden Henry Pope in Prison Break, has passed away at age 85 due to heart failure. His wife, Malgosia Tomassi Keach, confirmed that he died peacefully after a long and courageous battle with his health. Throughout his storied career, Keach appeared in numerous productions, including Fat City and The Bourne Legacy, and he was honored with a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Ernest Hemingway. He was later recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and induction into the American Theater Hall of Fame.

The actor's life also included a period of controversy in 1984, when he was arrested at London's Heathrow Airport for drug possession and served five months in prison. He later credited his experience behind bars with helping him bring authenticity to his performance as a prison warden in Prison Break, where he channeled the compassion of the official who oversaw his own incarceration. Keach expressed gratitude for his career recovery, which included support from Nancy Reagan, and he continued to work in the industry until his final role in the 2025 film Jay Kelly.

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