The actor Peter Graves, best known for his roles in the 'Airplane' films and 'Mission: Impossible' TV series, has died.
Graves, who was 83, died of a suspected heart attack outside his Los Angeles home, his publicist told the Associated Press.
He had just returned from brunch with his family when he collapsed and one of his daughters, who administered CPR, was unable to revive him.
Born Peter Aurness, Graves was a World War Two veteran who studied drama as part of the GI Bill of Rights after the war and then embarked on a six-decade career.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Graves, who he met in college, and three daughters.
