Longtime Character Actor Art LaFleur Dead At 78 After Parkinson's Disease Battle

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Art LaFleur was an actor known known for movies including “The Sandlot” and “Field of Dreams.”LaFleur’s early career included small roles in movies such as “Cannery Row,” “I Ought to Be in Pictures,” “WarGames,” “The Blob,” and “The Man with One Red Shoe,” as well as TV appearances on “M*A*S*H” and “Webster.” In 1989’s “Field of Dreams,” he played Chicago White Sox first baseman Chick Gandil, a major player in the 1919 Black Sox scandal.

A Team and Incredible Hulk actor Art LaFleur has died aged 78, following a battle with A-Typical Parkinson's.The news was confirmed by Art's wife Shelley on Thursday after the actor struggled with the disease for over a decade. In a heartbreaking post, Art's late wife described the actor as the "love of her life," adding that he was a "generous and selfless man." The couple were together for 43 years and Art leaves behind a daughter, Glenda.

post on Friday:“This guy… After a 10 year battle with A-typical Parkinson’s, Art LaFleur, the love of my life passed away. He brought laughter to so many people as Babe Ruth in the Sandlot, The Tooth Fairy in The Santa Clause 2 and 3, and Chick Gandil in Field of Dreams to name just a few.

according to Deadline Hollywood. He was 78.“He was a generous and selfless man which carried over to his acting but more importantly it was who he was for his family and friends,” the actor’s widow, Shelly LaFleur wrote on social media, according to the outlet.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorArt LaFleur, a character actor who often appeared as a cop, coach or tough guy and played Babe Ruth in “The Sandlot,” has died after a battle with Parkinson’s.

'Field of Dreams' and 'The Sandlot' star Art LaFleur has died aged 78. The acclaimed actor passed away following a decade-long battle with A-typical Parkinson's, his wife Shelley has confirmed.

Art LaFleur, who was best known for playing Babe Ruth in "The Sandlot," has died. He was 78.

Field Of Dreams and The Sandlot, has died aged 78.His death was confirmed on Thursday (November 18) by his wife Shelley LaFleur, who said the actor died after a 10-year battle with “A-typical Parkinson’s.”“This guy… After a 10 year battle with A-typical Parkinson’s, Art LaFleur, the love of my life passed away,” Shelley wrote on Facebook.