Alan Scarfe Dies: Actor In ‘Lethal Weapon 3’ And ‘Double Impact’ Was 77

Bruce Haring

7 June 2024 at 6:49 pm·1-min read

Alan Scarfe Dies: Actor In ‘Lethal Weapon 3’ And ‘Double Impact’ Was 77

Alan Scarfe, best known for the films Lethal Weapon 3 and Double Impact, has died at 77. Scarfe died on April 28 from colon cancer at his home in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, according to a recent obituary.

Born in England, Scarfe’s family moved to Canada. He attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art from 1964 to 1966, and then went on to appear in more than 100 roles in stage productions.

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Scarfe made his film debut in 1963’s The Bitter Ash. Besides his film roles, he also appeared in the TV series Seven Days and Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Scarfe received the Vancouver Film Critics Circle honorary award for lifetime achievement during his career.

He was married to actress Barbara (née March) for 40 years before her death in 2019. He is survived by daughter Tosia and son-in-law Austin, who acted as his caregivers in his later years. He is also survived by his brother, Colin, son and actor Jonathan Scarfe, and grandchildren Kai and Hunter Scarfe.

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