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Oscar-nominated character actor Frederic Forrest, who starred in “The Rose” and “Apocalypse Now,” has died. He was 86.
His former co-star Bette Midler took to Twitter to share the sorrowful news.
“The great and beloved Frederic Forrest has died,” Midler, 77, wrote Friday. “Thank you to all of his fans and friends for all their support these last few months.”
She continued: “He was a remarkable actor, and a brilliant human being, and I was lucky to have him in my life. He was at peace.”
Actor Barry Primus told The Hollywood Reporter Forrest died Friday at his home in Santa Monica after a long illness. Primus had helped raise money last year for his caregiving expenses.
Forrest’s representatives could not immediately be reached for comment.
Midler and Forrest starred in the Janis Joplin-inspired flick “The Rose” (1979), the actress playing a troubled rockstar and the late actor portraying her limousine-driver-turned-love-interest, Huston Dyer.
