James Garner has died at the age of 86.
The actor passed away at his home in Los Angeles, with police dispatched to his property at around 8pm local time yesterday (July 19).
Garner is known for starring as Jim Rockford in crime drama series The Rockford Files between 1974 and 1980.
He also appeared in numerous films including The Great Escape, Grand Prix, Victor Victoria, Space Cowboys and The Notebook.
No cause of death has been confirmed yet.
Hollywood has paid tribute to Garner on social media, with Rush director Ron Howard tweeting: "Rip James Garner. Admired by all who knew him.
"When starring in Grand Prix, the people around F1 said he had the talent to be a pro driver."
Rip James Garner. Admired by all who knew him. When starring in Grand Prix the people around F1 said he had the talent to be a pro driver
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) July...
The actor passed away at his home in Los Angeles, with police dispatched to his property at around 8pm local time yesterday (July 19).
Garner is known for starring as Jim Rockford in crime drama series The Rockford Files between 1974 and 1980.
He also appeared in numerous films including The Great Escape, Grand Prix, Victor Victoria, Space Cowboys and The Notebook.
No cause of death has been confirmed yet.
Hollywood has paid tribute to Garner on social media, with Rush director Ron Howard tweeting: "Rip James Garner. Admired by all who knew him.
"When starring in Grand Prix, the people around F1 said he had the talent to be a pro driver."
Rip James Garner. Admired by all who knew him. When starring in Grand Prix the people around F1 said he had the talent to be a pro driver
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) July...
- 7/20/2014
- Digital Spy
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