R.I.P., Wilford Brimley

[Sylvia]

NPR: 'Cocoon' Actor Wilford Brimley Dies At 85

Wilford Brimley, the mustached actor known for Cocoon, The Natural and The Firm, has died. He was 85.
The actor died Saturday morning at a Utah hospital, according to his manager, Lynda Bensky. He was on dialysis and had several medical issues.
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On the small screen, Brimley was also known for his work as the Quaker Oats spokesman in a series of commercials in the '80s and '90s.
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Brimley was also a talented singer and musician, and has released several albums including "This Time, the Dream's On Me," and "Wilford Brimley with the Jeff Hamilton Trio." In a 2011 interview with Craig Ferguson, the actor broke out a harmonica to play a rendition of "Oh, Susannah."
He is survived by his wife Beverly and three sons.

The New York Times: Wilford Brimley Dead at 85; 'Cocoon' Star Known for Cranky Characters

Washington Post: Wilford Brimley, homespun character actor, dies at 85

CNN: Wilford Brimley, 'Cocoon' actor who appeared in Quaker Oats commercials, dies at 85

 

[Bellanca]

Wilford was one of a kind! RIP.