Allen Garfield has died aged 80, following coronavirus
complications. The actor – who appeared in Beverly Hills Cop II and The
Conversation – passed away in LA on 7 April. According to Associated Press, his
sister Lois Goorwitz confirmed the news, explaining his death was due to
complications from Covid-19.
The publication states he was living at the Motion Picture
Television Fund Home – a retirement facility for those in the industry – when
he died. President and CEO of the MPTF, Bob Beitcher, told Deadline that six
residents had tested positive for coronavirus, as well as four people on the
staff. Tributes poured in for the late star, with his co-stars among those
sharing their memories. (Text and photo courtesy Metro)
