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Robert Hogan dead: The Wire actor dies at 87 from pneumonia complications
Actor Robert Hogan, best known for his TV roles in shows like The Wire and Law & Order, has died aged 87. The screen star suffered from complications from pneumonia
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Prolific TV actor Robert Hogan has died aged 87 after suffering pneumonia complications, his family has confirmed.
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Robert Hogan, the veteran TV actor whose career spanned six decades, has passed away at age 87.
According to his family’s obituary in the
New York Times, Hogan died at his home in Maine on May 27 following complications from pneumonia. He had been diagnosed with Vascula Alzheimer’s in 2013. However, he was determined to successfully live with the illness, still taking on work and thriving many years after his diagnosis with the help of his wife, novelist Mary Hogan, and organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association.
Born in Jamaica, Queens, Hogan was a gifted athlete in high school, and after graduating, he joined the U.S. Army to serve in Korea. After his honorable discharge, he returned home to study engineering at New York University; however, following advice from a professor, Hogan decided to change paths and pursue a career in the arts, being accepted into New York’s prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts.