Fred Ward Dead: ‘Tremors’ and ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ Star Dies at 79

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Kevin Bacon is remembering his “Tremors” co-star Fred Ward.

Academy Awards in “Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult” in 1994.On the small screen, he had recurring roles on NBC’s “ER” playing the father of Maura Tierney’s Abby Lockhart in 2006-2007 and guest starred on such series as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Leverage” and “United States of Tara.” Ward most recently appeared in the second season of HBO’s “True Detective” as the retired cop father of Colin Farrell’s Det.

Actor Fred Ward has died, aged 79. The news of the ‘Tremors’ star was confirmed by his publicist Ron Hoffman, but he did not provide a cause or location, respecting his family’s wishes.

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Actor Fred Ward has passed away. Ward, known for his role in "Tremors," spent the last years of his life developing his painting skills, the actor's representative told Fox News Digital. "I am sad to announce the passing of acclaimed actor Fred Ward, who passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at age 79," representative Ron Hofmann said.

Fred Ward, best known for his roles in  and playing Reese Witherspoon’s father in , has died. He was 79.His publicist, Ron Hoffman, confirmed the news of the actor’s death to ET on Friday, sharing that Ward died on Sunday, May 8.

Fred Ward has passed away aged 79.The actor, who starred in films such as Sweet Home Alabama, Escape from Alcatraz, Southern Comfort, The Right Stuff and Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, is said to have died on Sunday 8 May. A cause of death has not been disclosed. Announcing the news of his passing, his rep Ron Hofmann told the New York Post in a statement: "I am sad to announce the passing of acclaimed actor Fred Ward, who passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at age 79.