The star of such classics like Roger Corman’s ‘A Bucket of Blood’ and ‘Gremlins’, veteran Hollywood actor Dick Miller has passed away at 90. Miller died due to natural causes on Wednesday in Toluca Lake. The news was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by a family spokesperson. His wife Lainie, daughter Barbara and grand-daughter Autumn were at his side as he passed.
In a statement following his death, Miller’s family wrote, “His sense of humor and the unique way he looked at the world won him many lifelong friends and worldwide fans.”
Soon after the news of his death was made public, Twitterati poured in with their condolences, remembering the great ‘character actor.’
Famed director John Carpenter wrote, “Rest in peace, Dick Miller. Terrific character actor.”
Actor Bruce Campbell too took to Twitter and remembered Miller, writing, ” Dick Miller Dead: The ‘Gremlins’ Actor Was 90. Thanks for playing the beleaguered everyman so well – and for so long.”