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Veteran Hollywood actor M. Emmet Walsh dies at 88: Known for roles in Knives Out and Blade Runner after decades of success on screen

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Legendary M. Emmet Walsh has died at the age of 88.

Walsh, who worked in show business for more than 60 years, died Tuesday at Kerbs Memorial Hospital in St. Albans, Vermont following a cardiac arrest, his manager Sandy Joseph told Entertainment Tonight.

The recognizable performer carved out a stellar body of work over his six decades in film, television and stage. 

The veteran actor’s most memorable roles came in films such as 1982’s Blade Runner, 1986’s Critters and 1997’s My Best Friend’s Wedding.

Walsh was born in Ogdensburg, New York March 22, 1935, and grew up in Swanton, Vermont, a rural area. 

Legendary M. Emmet Walsh has died at the age of 88. Pictured in 2019 in LA

Legendary M. Emmet Walsh has died at the age of 88. Pictured in 2019 in LA

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