Hollywood actor Mel Novak, who is best known for his role in the Bruce Lee film Game of Death, has died at the age of 90, his daughter confirmed with a statement08:11, 10 Apr 2025Updated 08:27, 10 Apr 2025Screen icon Mel Novak has passed away at the grand age of 90, his daughter Nikol Conant confirmed. The actor, whose Hollywood career spanned decades, was famed for doing all his own stunts and fight scenes, which led to numerous injuries throughout his life.Mel took his last breath on Wednesday morning in a Southern California care facility from natural causes, TMZ reports. His daughter disclosed that due to the physical demands of his action-packed roles, he suffered daily pain, especially in his later years. This follows another big death in Hollywood, after Xena and Hercules star Robert Trebor passed away last week.Article continues belowHis most iconic role was as the deadly sniper Stick in the legendary 1978 Bruce Lee movie Game of Death, where he was known for the matchstick perpetually placed in his mouth.Throughout his acting journey, Mel was often seen portraying the ultimate bad guy. In a 2019 chat with Mirror US, he recounted his break into the industry.The star passed away age 90(Image: More