The Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning actor Hal Holbrook died aged 95 on January 23 at his California home.
His death was confirmed to The New York Times by his assistant, Joyce Cohen, on Monday.
Holbrook had an on-screen career dating back to the 1950s, but he's perhaps most famous for his onstage turn as Mark Twain, as he played the American novelist in a one-man show that toured around the world.
He was nominated for an Oscar for his part in Into the Wild (2007), in which he played the grandfatherly Ron Franz.
At the time, Holbrook was 82 and the oldest performer to receive such recognition.
His other memorable film roles included that of Deep Throat in 1976's All the President's Men, and as the Republican Preston Blair in Steven Spielberg's Lincoln (2012).
Holbrook was no stranger to TV, either. He scored one of his 10 Emmy nominations for a TV adaptation of Mark Twain Tonight!, and went on to win four of the awards, including one for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series for Lincoln (1974).
He's also starred in other hit shows including Grey's Anatomy, The West Wing and The Sopranos.
He is survived by his three children and two stepchildren, as well as two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Fans took to Twitter to pay tribute to the late actor as the news was announced.
"A true legend," wrote one fan.
"He was a true giant in the business of acting," wrote another.
Journalist Heather Wixson said: "Hal Holbrook was one of those actors whose presence added so much to any film he was a part of, big or small. His talent was immeasurable & to have a career that spans over 7 decades is a testament to just how damn good he was. RIP, good sir & thank you for all the entertainment."
Biography
Favourite book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Holiday choice: Anything Disney-related
Proudest achievement: Receiving a presidential award for foreign services.
Family: Wife and three children.
Like motto: You always get what you ask for, the universe listens.
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Director: Joseph Kosinski
Rating: 4/5
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116 pitches
76 nations
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2 Kuwaiti teams
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Name: Infinite8
Based: Dubai
Launch year: 2017
Number of employees: 90
Sector: Online gaming industry
Funding: $1.2m from a UAE angel investor
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Oman, UAE, Namibia
Al Amerat, Muscat
Results
Oman beat UAE by five wickets
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Fixtures
Wednesday January 8 –Oman v Namibia
Thursday January 9 – Oman v UAE
Saturday January 11 – UAE v Namibia
Sunday January 12 – Oman v Namibia
Company profile
Date started: 2015
Founder: John Tsioris and Ioanna Angelidaki
Based: Dubai
Sector: Online grocery delivery
Staff: 200
Funding: Undisclosed, but investors include the Jabbar Internet Group and Venture Friends
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Russia: Smolnikov (Red card: 36')
Man of the match: Diego Godin (Uruguay)
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Real Madrid 2 (Benzema 13', Kroos 28')
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Red card: Casemiro (Real Madrid)
