" Unfortunately it is true. Powers died in his sleep this morning of natural cause" a statement read
Powers Boothe attends the «Nashville» panel at the Disney ABC TCA Day 2 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Fri., July 27,2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Powers Boothe, known for acting in various roles in film and TV, has died at age 68, CBS News has learned.
Boothe’s spokesperson Karen Samfilippo released the following statement to CBS:
«Unfortunately it is true. Powers died in his sleep this morning of natural causes. There will be a private service held in Texas where he was from. A memorial celebration in his honor is being considered for a future date. Donations can be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, which honors the nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need.»
Boothe will be remembered for starring in films like «Sin City» and TV shows «Agents of S. H. I. E. L. D.» and «Deadwood.»
Director Walter Hill, left, and actor Powers Boothe pose for photographers at the Golden Boot Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sat., Aug. 12,2006.
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