FILE IMAGE - Actor Fred Ward attends the premiere of "30 Minutes or Less" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Aug. 8, 2011, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) LOS ANGELES - Fred Ward, a longtime actor best known for his roles in films like "Tremors" and "The Right Stuff," has died, according to multiple media reports.
He was 79."I am sad to announce the passing of acclaimed actor Fred Ward, who passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at age 79," a rep for Ward said in a statement to the New York Post and TMZ, among others.
His cause of death was not immediately revealed, but his rep said the actor wished that any memorial tributes be made in the form of donations to the Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center.Born in San Diego, Ward went on to have a prolific acting career.
His other notable roles included "Grey's Anatomy," "ER," "Miami Blues," and "Short Cuts." Most recently, he appeared in HBO's "True Detective."News of his death prompted several to share their condolences online.