Art Evans, 'A Soldier's Story' and 'Die Hard 2' actor, dies at 82
Source: USA Today
Edward Segarra
Actor Art Evans, best known for his roles in the films "A Soldier's Story" and "Die Hard 2," has died. He was 82.
Evans died on Saturday, his agents LyNea Bell and Charleen McGuire confirmed in an emailed statement to USA TODAY on Sunday. The actor's cause of death was complications from diabetes, a condition Evans battled for several years.
"Art was not only an incredible actor but a devoted husband, friend, and source of light to everyone who knew him," Evans' wife, Babe Evans, said in a statement via his representatives. "His laughter, passion, and love of life will be deeply missed. While our hearts are heavy, we celebrate the legacy of joy and inspiration he leaves behind."
Memorial services for Evans will be held soon, Bell and McGuire said, with event details to be announced in the coming days.
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Art played Corporal Dolan in the popular television series M*A*S*H also.