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)