Veteran actor Powers Boothe, best known for his role in movies and television shows like Tombstone and Deadwood, has passed away at the age of 68. He was just a few weeks shy of his 69th birthday. The news was first reported on Twitter by his close friend Beau Bridges, and confirmed by his publicist to TV Line. Current reports say that the actor passed away in his sleep early Sunday morning. Bridges bid adieu to his dear friend, and ultimately started a wave of fond memories of the actor’s work.
It's with great sadness that I mourn the passing of my friend Powers Boothe. A dear friend, great actor, devoted father & husband.
— Beau Bridges (@MrBeauBridges) May 14, 2017
Fans and members of the industry posted farewell messages on Twitter remembering the great actor’s varied career (even if he did have more than his share of Westerns mixed in there).
I don't believe that Powers Boothe has died because death, like anyone, would be intimidated by Powers Boothe.
— Steven Hyden (@Steven_Hyden) May 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/BronzeHammer/status/863927999418204160
Sad. He was a favorite of me & my cohorts at School of Visual Arts in the early 80s.#powersboothe https://t.co/u5AtrSmD9w
— MLR FreeThemAll (@merylnyc) May 15, 2017
Powers Boothe easily has the greatest Civic Arena-based death in cinema history. RIP. https://t.co/4tPVrW5kPO
— Seth Rorabaugh (@SethRorabaugh) May 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/FullEmpire/status/863949605007835136
Walter Hill has a number of underrated films but Southern Comfort is my favorite. R.I.P. #PowersBoothe pic.twitter.com/TbBoDDOWCU
— colin the dude (@DudeEatsCorn) May 15, 2017
It didn't matter the role, Powers Boothe stole every scene he was in. Couldn't take your eyes off him.
— Jon Gabriel (@exjon) May 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/KyleWarner3000/status/863951181458046976
Goodbye Powers Boothe.
Brilliant actor with the best name ever.
I grew up watching his work – seen here playing Rev. Jim Jones in 1980. pic.twitter.com/WkiU9Wc6ZY
— N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) May 15, 2017
Some of his recent roles included President Daniels on 24, Connie Britton’s shady father on Nashville, and the Hatfields & McCoys miniseries. His final series was the ABC hit Marvels Agents of SHIELD. Some of the cast of the superhero series posted their remembrances on Twitter after the news was made official, as well as other recent colleagues.
Farewell Powers Boothe. It was a pleasure working with you #AgentsofSHIELD #Nashville pic.twitter.com/xZH6xtDZzv
— Geoffrey Colo (@GeoffreyColo) May 15, 2017
So,I was wrong. Powers Boothe has passed. It had been called a hoax. But it's confirmed. So very sad. He was a colleague and good friend
— TitusWelliver (@welliver_titus) May 15, 2017
Truly shocked by the news that Powers Boothe has passed away. Such a talented, kind and inspiring man. A true gentleman and a friend.
— Sam Palladio (@SamPalladio) May 15, 2017
He was also, of course, the villain in the Jean-Claude Van Damme movie Sudden Death which can’t be overlooked. Sadly, the planned Deadwood movie will now go without one of it’s main men with Boothe’s passing. Cy Tolliver’s presence in the show is what so many fans know Boothe from and will be one of his most indelible performances, which is truly incredible considering how many amazing projects he was a part of and memorable performances he delivered.
The character actor will be dearly missed by fans, friends, and all who knew him.
(Via TV Line)
