Powers Boothe, the Emmy-winning American actor best known for his roles in Sin City, Southern Comfort, Nashville and 24, has died. He was 68.
The veteran character actor passed away in his sleep on Sunday morning, his spokesperson told US entertainment trade publication Variety.
The Texan's stage and screen career spanned five decades with his Emmy win coming in 1980 for his portrayal of cult leader and mass murderer Jim Jones in Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones.
Boothe followed his Emmy success with the lead role opposite Keith Carradine in director Walter Hill's Southern Comfort, the story of a squad of National Guards who are hunted in the swamps of Louisiana. Since its release in 1981, the film has become a cult favourite.
On the big screen, Boothe's other credits included The Emerald Forest, Tombstone, Nixon, Marvel Avengers Assemble and Frailty, the feature directorial debut of fellow Texan actor Bill Paxton, who passed away earlier this year.
On television, Boothe's lengthy CV included Deadwood, 24, Justice League, Hatfields & McCoys, Marvel's Agents of SHIELD and Nashville.
Among those paying tribute was fellow actor Beau Bridges, who broke the news of Boothe's passing and described him as "a dear friend, great actor, devoted father and husband".
It's with great sadness that I mourn the passing of my friend Powers Boothe. A dear friend, great actor, devoted father & husband.
— Beau Bridges (@MrBeauBridges) May 14, 2017
I loved working with Powers Boothe. A towering Texas gentleman and world class artist. Rest In Peace, amigo. pic.twitter.com/Gw3hdbA3JV
— Robert Rodriguez (@Rodriguez) May 15, 2017
Met him on Tombstone & married him in True Women. Powers Boothe was a wonderful actor & even better man. Sad month for cowboys. pic.twitter.com/tiQnMqFJjP
— Dana Delany (@DanaDelany) May 15, 2017
I loved acting with you #powersboothe you were a gentlemen and a great actor #rip #RedDawn #Wolverines pic.twitter.com/h2LFCzTDq2
— Lea Thompson (@LeaKThompson) May 15, 2017
Powers Boothe passing makes me feel very sad. And very old. A huge talent. RIP.
— Brent Spiner (@BrentSpiner) May 15, 2017
RIP #PowersBoothe. This is when I knew him. A formidable opponent, baseball lover, poser hater. Give em hell, Powers. pic.twitter.com/hsvE9BJcCz
— Garret Dillahunt (@garretdillahunt) May 15, 2017
