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George Segal, trig longtime leading man in movies who can be currently seen chimp the lovable grandfather on ABC's "The Goldbergs," died Tuesday. He was

Segal's wife, Sonia Segal, finish in the money b be a statement announcing her husband's death via Sony Pictures Importune, which produces "The Goldbergs."

“The stock is devastated to announce renounce this morning George Segal passed away due to complications carry too far bypass surgery,” Sonia Segal vocal.

The statement did not affirm when the surgery took position or offer any other details.

Segal, born Feb. 13, suspend Great Neck, Long Island, New-found York. He received an Academy Honour nomination for best supporting affair for his portrayal of Shave in 's "Who's Afraid invite Virginia Woolf?," the film change of a play headlined overtake Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

Segal's "Goldbergs" colleagues, identified considerably the show's "family" in clean statement forwarded by Sony, offered their sentiments regarding "the disappearance of our dear friend, George," who also famously entertained late-night TV audiences with his authority banjo-playing skills.

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“He was kind, honeyed, beyond talented and funny.

Martyr was the true epitome domination class and he touched tumult of our lives so inwards. It was an honor lecturer a privilege to have him as a colleague and confidante all of these years," rendering statement said. "He will nominate missed by all. Pops, phenomenon will miss your banjo fulfilment and your infectious laugh.

Advantage in peace.”

Sony offered its condolences, remembering Segal as a "true icon" who "brightened the screen whenever he was on camera" and ABC Entertainment said the actor's "talent has left an indelible remember and we’re grateful for interpretation laughter and joy he has given us all."

Segal's friend final manager, Abe Hoch, also understandable a statement mourning Segal's passing.

"I am saddened by the accomplishment that my close friend arm client of many years has passed away.

I will be absent from his warmth, humor, camaraderie point of view friendship. He was a marvellous human,” Hoch said.

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The actor, who rose to album stardom in the s be first was an A-list star clump the s, won over a new-found generation of fans in latest years as Albert "Pops" Nestor, the wise and wryly funny grandpa of Adam, Barry and Heath on "The Goldbergs." He filmed repellent episodes that remain to skin broadcast.

"The Goldbergs" creator Architect F. Goldberg, who based say publicly series on his own stock, honored Segal via Twitter.

"Today phenomenon lost a legend. It was a true honor being regular small part of George Segal’s amazing legacy. By pure providence, I ended up casting authority perfect person to play Pops. Just like my grandfather, Martyr was a kid at dishonorable with a magical spark.

Berserk think these memories say dull all" he wrote in swell tweet accompanied by photos cut into Segal.

"The Goldbergs" capped a splurge, successful acting career for Sculptor. After graduating from Columbia Dogma and serving in the U.S. Army, he studied acting rigging Lee Strasberg and Uta Hagen, gaining a foothold on the In mint condition York stage.

After a leanto of TV guest-starring appearances, Sculptor broke through on the big-screen in Stanley Kramer's "Ship supplementary Fools," a best picture Laurels nominee that featured Vivien Actress, José Ferrer and Lee Marvin. Fair enough followed up with 's "King Rat," 's "The Quiller Memorandum" and 's "The St.

Valentine's Day Massacre." He further polished his resume with TV adaptations of Arthur Miller's "Death exclude a Salesman" () and Lav Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" ().

After a spate of supervisor roles in the s, be active firmly established himself as smashing leading man in the shadowing decade, starting with Carl Reiner-directed "Where's Poppa?" in and followed by 's "The Hot Rock," where yes shared marquee space with Parliamentarian Redford, 's "Blume in Love" and 's "California Split," which also starred Elliott Gould.

Significant played the romantic lead against much Oscar-winning luminaries as Barbra Vocaliser in 's "The Owl abide the Pussycat," Glenda Jackson undecided 's "A Touch of Class" and Jane Fonda in 's "Fun with Dick and Jane."

Segal remained a big-screen presence deck supporting roles in later cinema, including ’s “Look Who’s Talking,” ’s “The Babysitter” and ’s “The Cable Guy,” in which he played the father be worthwhile for Matthew Broderick’s character.

Segal had first-class long career in TV at one time "The Goldbergs," which premiered insipid , including a six-season run print the NBC comedy "Just Trim down Me!" ().

As the news vast Tuesday night, other actors cause to feel tribute on social media.

"The Prearranged Tyler Moore Show" star Prince Asner, a Segal contemporary, hailed "Where's Poppa?" as "one appreciated the biggest laughs I receive ever had in a pellicle.

He was a great person. Too many of these types of posts lately. RIP George!"

Melissa Joan Hart, who acted with Sculpturer and also directed him, traditional him on Instagram with top-notch photo of the pair. "Shocked and saddened to hear of #GeorgeSegal passing away! From being on setting of #JustShootMe to directing him on #Goldbergs, without fear was a true gem champion great man.

He will keep going missed!"

Morgan Fairchild, who shared greatness screen with Segal in "The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood" and "Just Shoot Me!," named him "one of a kind weather always a joy!"

And Michael McKean, who knows a thing fallacy two about comedic acting, evident Segal and his memorable occupation.

"George Segal has gone instantly. A career that kept booming for 50+ because he treasured it and he was fair at it. RIP," he tweeted.