A cherished actor from the political drama series House of Cards has passed away, leaving fans in mourning.
The series, crafted by Beau Willimon, drew inspiration from a 1989 novel and a 1990 British show of the same name.
From 2013 to 2018, House of Cards garnered widespread acclaim and secured 33 Primetime Emmy nominations.
The devastating news of the actor’s death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from devoted fans.
The Detroit-born performer was known for portraying government figures throughout a distinguished career.
Notable roles included a recurring part as Vice President Jim Mathews in House of Cards, alongside U.S. senators on CBS’ Person of Interest in 2012 and the U.S. attorney general in NBC’s The Blacklist in 2014.
On the big screen, the actor appeared in films like Robert Altman’s O.C. and the Stiggs (1985), Chris Columbus’ Adventures in Babysitting (1987), Roger Donaldson’s Thirteen Days (2000), and Charles Kaufman’s Synecdoche, New York (2008).
Television credits also spanned popular shows such as ER, The Practice, Sex and the City, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Ugly Betty, Gossip Girl, and Blue Bloods.
The actor succumbed to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease in New York on July 21, according to a family statement.
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