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Actor Lenny Von Dohlen has died. He was 63.
The actor “died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles after a long illness,” Steven J. Wolfe, longtime manager of theTwin Peaksstar, confirmed to PEOPLE on Friday.
Von Dohlen’s sister Catherine was the first to share the news of his death on Friday morning in a post onFacebook.
“The world lost a magnificent man on July 5,” she wrote. “Brother Len was passionate about everything and everyone. He was always leading; whether it be riveting conversation, an artistic creation or a trip to new places.”
Catherine continued, “He loved a good laugh. He continues on his spiritual journey. Living life full in his memory.”
Von Dohlen made his acting debut in telefilm calledKent Stateand had a small role inTender Merciesbefore getting his big break in 1984’sElectric Dreamsas Miles Harding.
In 1990, the actor played the agoraphobic orchid-growing Harold Smith in the sophomore season of Showtime’sTwin Peaks.Von Dohlen appeared in several episodes of the series and then appeared in the 1992 New Line featureTwin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me.
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Known for his dramatic roles, including playing the title role inBilly Galvin, Von Dohlen also showed off his physical comedy skills as one of the bumbling bad guys inHome Alone III. Other film credits includeTollbooth,Jennifer 8,Cadillac,Beautiful Loser,Blind VisionandOne Good TurnandLeaving Normal.
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Von Dohlen was born in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Goliad, Texas. He went on to attend the University of Texas atAustin and graduated from Loretto Heights College in Denver.
“Above all, theater was his first love,” longtime manager Wolfe wrote in a statement.
He starred in Caryl Churchill’s hit playCloud 9and The Roundabout Theater’s revival ofDesire Under the Elmsopposite Kathy Baker, as well as other New York shows, includingAsian Shade, The Team, Twister, Vanishing ActandThe Maderati. And, Wolfe added, “Through the years he continued to work in regional theater across the country.”
Von Dohlen most recently worked on the upcoming comedy featureSallywoodalongside Sally Kirkland, Jennifer Tilly and Keith Carradine.
source: people.com
