CNN reports character actor Brian Dennehy has died at the age of 81.
A two-time Tony Award winner, Dennehy co-starred in a wide range of films, often in tough-guy roles.
Dennehy co-starred in a long list of popular movies, including "First Blood" as the local sheriff who clashes with Sylvester Stallone's Rambo.
He also had a regular part in the hit TV series "Dynasty." Dennehy died of natural causes in Connecticut on Wednesday night.
