Stuart Whitman has died aged 92, during a battle with skin cancer.
The US actor died on Monday at his home in Montecito, California, with his friends and family by his side according to TMZ.
His son Justin told the publication: “Old Hollywood lost another one of its true stars. Stuart Whitman was known for his rugged roles and handsome charm.
“We were proud of him for his TV, film roles and his Oscar nomination, but what we will really remember is his exuberant love of his family and friends.”
Whitman rose to fame in Old Hollywood westerns in the 60s, 70s and 80s, starring alongside the likes of John Wayne.
Hollywood actor Stuart Whitman has died aged 92 (Image: GETTY IMAGES)
With 150 film credits to his name, he received an Oscar nomination for his role as convicted child molester Jim Fuller in 1961’s The Mark.
That same year, he told Los Angeles Times: “I’ve had to battle and say what is an actor?
“It’s a fellow who plays someone else. But now I realize it’s the image that makes a star. John Wayne is a great example of a super actor. Gary Cooper is another one.
Stuart Whitman had over 150 film credits to his name, with his career spanning five decades
“My image? I think it’s being free and easy and all man. I say to myself I want to become an actor, I want to lose myself in each role. But that’s not the way to become an actor.”
The 1961 western The Comancheros saw him play a gambler on the run, named Paul Regret, captured by John Wayne’s character – Texas Ranger Captain Jake Cutter.
On top of his film career, Whitman had several major TV and theatre roles, appearing in shows like Highway Patrol and Superboy.
Whitman starred alongside Chuck Norris in his final credited film role
His final film credit was in the 2000 made-for-television flick The President’s Man, starring Chuck Norris.
Married three times, Whitman raised five children – Tony, Linda, Justin, Scott and Michael – and is survived by his wife Julia Vadimovna Paradiz.
Whitman also served during World War Two, and was a renowned boxer in his youth.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
