“We are sorry to hear that
Frank McRae, who played Sharkey in Licence To Kill, has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family and friends,” tweeted the
James Bond account.
We are sorry to hear that Frank McRae, who played Sharkey in Licence To Kill, has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/ZKooA5IiQO James Bond (@007) May 6, 2021
“We’re saddened to learn about the passing of Frank McRae, who admirers know appeared in numerous Steven Spielberg and Amblin films including 1941, USED CARS, and in perhaps his most beloved role, as Harry Noble in Amblin Entertainment’s BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED,” tweeted out Steven Spielberg’s film and television production company, Amblin.
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SANTA MONICA, California - According to Variety, Hollywood is mourning the loss of Frank McRae, an athlete-turned actor who appeared in films such as “Licence to Kill” and “Last Action Hero.”
McRae passed away in Santa Monica, California on April 29 as a result of a heart attack, his daughter-in-law says
.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, McRae was a stand-out athlete as a youngster. But he also developed a deep interest in the arts and eventually went on to become a double major in drama and history at Tennessee State University.
James Bond star Frank McRae who played Sharkey in License To Kill dies aged 80
James Bond star Frank McRae enjoyed a glittering career in Hollywood and was best known for playing Sharkey in 1989 s License To Kill
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Last Action Hero, and
Batteries Not Included, has died. Deadline is reporting that he passed away on April 29 from a heart attack. He was 80 years old.
McRae was born in 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee. He played college football at Tennessee State University and then moved on to the NFL, where he played defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams before starting his acting career.
McRae’s first credited role was in the 1973 TV movie
Snatched. He went on to become a character actor in several big budget films. On the genre front, he’s best known for his role in the 1989 James Bond movie,
Frank McRae dead: James Bond actor dies aged 80 after suffering heart attack
American actor Frank McRae has died in California, his heartbroken daughter has confirmed, as fans flock to social media to pay tribute to the Last Action Hero star.
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Popular Licence To Kill actor Frank McRae has died at the age of 80 after suffering a heart attack, it has been announced.