Twin Peaks star Lenny Von Dohlen has passed away, his agent has announced with the actor being described as a "magnificent man".
Lenny's sister Catherine Von Dohlen announced his death Thursday morning on Facebook.
She wrote in the post: "The world lost a magnificent man on July 5. Brother Len was passionate about everything and everyone.
"He was always leading; whether it be riveting conversation, an artistic creation or a trip to new places. He loved a good laugh.
"He continues on his spiritual journey. Living life full in his memory."
No cause of death was given as fans paid tribute to the star on social media.
Lenny is best known for playing agoraphobic Harold Smith, who refused to leave his house, in both Twin Peaks and the prequel film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.
Away from Twin Peaks, Lenny played one of the villains in Home Alone 3, called Burton Jernigan.
His most recent appearance came in Seth MacFarlane’s series The Orville.
Lenny began his TV acting career in Emmy-winning show Kent State, in 1981.
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He made his big screen debut in 1983 Oscar-winning movie, Tender Mercies.
His varied credits includes turns in a number of TV shows, including Miami Vice, The Equalizer, Walker Texas Ranger and Red Dwarf.
Tributes have been poured in for Lenny, with the producers of Red Dwarf tweeting: "We’re so very sorry to learn of the passing of Lenny von Dohlen, a gifted actor who many will remember as Twin Peaks’ reclusive Harold Smith, who also made an iconic appearance in #RedDwarf V’s Back to Reality. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP."
Others have celebrated his appearances in Twin Peaks as well as his star turn in 1984 film, Electric Dreams.
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