Prison Break and Mike Hammer actor Stacy Keach dies aged 85

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Photo / The actor passed away on Tuesday at his home in Magdalenka, Poland, following a “long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure”, according to…

Stacy Keach attends the Los Angeles Premiere of "Taking Care" hosted by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen at Harmony Gold Preview House on April 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Photo / Getty Images

The actor passed away on Tuesday at his home in Magdalenka, Poland, following a “long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure”, according to his wife Malgosia Keach.

Malgosia said in a statement obtained by People magazine: “Stacy peacefully departed this world.

“He fought for so long, with extraordinary courage, determination and strength.

“He was a true warrior, facing his illness with the same remarkable spirit and resilience that defined his life.

“Stacy was not only a legendary actor, admired and loved by audiences the world over, but also my beloved husband, my companion and the heart of our family.

“But his extraordinary spirit, his unforgettable voice and the love he gave so generously will remain with us forever.”

The Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer star was primarily raised in Los Angeles and kicked off his acting career in Hamlet in Central Park, in 1964.

He starred in several stage productions and earned a Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Play in 1969 for his appearance in Indians.

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