Artwork Evans, a movie and tv actor identified for his roles in “Die Arduous 2” and “Fright Evening,” died Dec. 21. He was 82.

Evans’ demise was confirmed to Selection by publicist Erica Huntzinger. The reason for demise was not disclosed, though the obituary famous he “handed away peacefully” whereas “surrounded by household.”

In an announcement, Evans’ spouse Babe Evans stated: “We’re heartbroken to share that Artwork has handed away. Please respect our privateness right now. A memorial might be held for family and friends to attend at a later date. Thanks.”

Evans amassed over 120 credit in movie and tv over the previous 50 years. Beginning at Frank Silvera’s Theater of Being in Los Angeles, he took a starring position in “The Amen Nook” which ultimately transferred to Broadway in 1965. Considered one of his early credited movie roles was the primary sufferer within the John Carpenter 1983 movie “Christine.”

Evans went on to co-star alongside actors like Adolph Caesar and Denzel Washington in “A Soldier’s Story” and could also be finest identified for his position as Leslie Barnes in “Die Arduous 2,” an air visitors management tower worker who helps John McClane (Bruce Willis) cease terrorists.

Evans was additionally featured in “Huge Time,” “Youngblood,” “Nationwide Lampoon’s Class Reunion,” “Fright Evening,” “College Daze,” “Bitter Harvest,” “Tales from the Hood” and “Metro.” On the earth of tv, Evans appeared in “M*A*S*H,” “Hill Road Blues,” “Monk,” “The X-Recordsdata” and “Household Issues.” On the present “A Totally different World,” he performed Mr. Johnson, the daddy of Ron Johnson (Darryl M. Bell).

Evans is survived by his spouse, Babe Evans, and son, Ogadae Evans.