In some tragic news, genre favourite Frank Doubleday has passed away. He was 73 years of age.
The news was revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, with the talented genre vet having actually passed away on March 3rd.
Doubleday was someone who never failed to steal the show in whatever project he was involved him, with many being most familiar with him as Romero in Escape from New York and as White Warlord in Assault on Precinct 13. Away from those iconic John Carpenter efforts, he made appearances in the likes of Wonder Woman, The Incredible Hulk, CHiPS, Charlie’s Angels, and Starsky and Hutch.
As THR explained, Doubleday died at his Los Angeles home due to complications from esophageal cancer. His wife and partner of 40 years Christina Hart informed the outlet of the news.
Frank is survived by Christina, daughters Portia and Kaitlin, and his mother Jane.
The thoughts of all here at STARBURST go out to the family, friends and fans of Frank Doubleday. Rest in peace, sir.