Actor Brian Dennehy – Dead at 81

April 17, 2020

It has been reported that iconic actor Brian Dennehy passed away on Wednesday night in New Haven, Connecticut. He was 81 when he passed away.

Dennehy was married twice, the first time to Judith Scheff. He is survived by second wife Jennifer Arnott, a costume designer, whom he married in 1988; three daughters by Scheff, actresses Elizabeth and Kathleen, and Deirdre; as well as son Cormac and daughter Sarah with Arnott.

Dennehy’s agency ICM confirmed the news. His daughter, actress Elizabeth Dennehy, took to Twitter to post this statement on Thursday: “It is with heavy hearts we announce that our father, Brian, passed away last night from natural causes, not Covid-related. Larger than life, generous to a fault, a proud and devoted father and grandfather, he will be missed by his wife, Jennifer, family and many friends,”

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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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