Actor Stacy Keach ("Mike Hammer", "The Fugitive") dies at 85

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American actor Stacy Keach died at his home in Poland at the age of 85, after a prolonged battle with heart disease. His wife eulogized him: "He was my beloved husband and the heart of our family. His death leaves a huge void in our lives." Keach acted for more than six decades in theater, film and television.

Keach was known for his work in theater and acted in comedies, westerns and dramas. His roles in film and television include "The Fugitive," "American X," "Fat City" and "Cop Killers," as well as the series "Mike Hammer," in which he played the detective Mike Hammer. In "The Fugitive" he played prison warden Henry Pope.

Keach won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Ernest Hemingway, and was nominated for Emmy and Tony awards. He is considered one of the leading Shakespearean actors in the US.