Sources are reporting that Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy Nominated actor Robert Vaughn has passed away following a brief battle with acute leukemia. He passed away today, November 11, just short of his 84th’s birthday. In a statement given to Deadline, his manager confirms the news: “Mr. Vaughn passed away with his family around him. The actor is survived by wife Linda, son Cassidy and daughter Caitlin.”
Robert had a length career in show business, a six decade long resume with over 220 credits to his name. He is perhaps best known for his lead and supporting roles in Hustle, “The Magnificent Seven,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and The Young Philadelphians. He’s also known for his roles in Demon Seed (1977), Doctor Franken (1980), Superman III (1983), C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud (1989) and 2014’s A Cry From Within.
Vaughn has many more horror and science fiction credits that rival the amount of westerns, dramas and thrillers that he was featured in.
They include Teenage Cave Men (1958), The Mind of Mr. Soames (1970), Starship Invasions (1977), The Lucifer Complex (1978), The Woman Hunter (1972), Day of Resurrection (1980), Battle Beyond the Stars (1980), Fantasies (1982), Killing Birds (1987), Transylvania Twist (1989), Buried Alive (1990), Escape to Witch Mountain (1995), Witch Academy (1995), Joe’s Apartment (1996), Menno’s Mind (1997), Vulcan (1997), Visions (1998), Host (1998) and The Sender (1998).
Thank you for your many contributions to your favorite genres, Robert.
All of us here at HorrorSociety.com send our condolences to his family, friends and fans.
R.I.P. Robert Vaughn
November 22, 1932 – November 11, 2016
