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George Segal death: The Goldbergs star dies at age 87 after ‘complications from bypass surgery’

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The Goldbergs star George Segal has died at the age of 87.

Segal, who was Oscar-nominated for 1966 black comedy-drama Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, died on Tuesday in Santa Rosa, California.

Sonia Segal said: “The family is devastated to announce that thismorning George Segal passed away due to complications from bypass surgery.”

Since 2013 Segal, also an accomplished banjo player, had played Albert ‘Pops’ Solomon on TV comedy The Goldbergs.

He starred as magazine publisher Jack Gallo in the US sitcom Just Shoot Me from 1997 to 2003.

Segal’s portrayal of Nick in the Mike Nichols-directed Who’sAfraid Of Virginia Woolf? earned him a best supporting actor nominationat the Oscars.

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Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Wendi McLendon-Covey, Segal’s The Goldbergs co-star, was among those to pay tribute online. Alongside a picture of her with the late actor, she wrote: “Grateful.”

Segal’s manager, Abe Hoch, said: “I am saddened by the fact thatmy close friend and client of many years has passed away. I will misshis warmth, humour, camaraderie and friendship. He was a wonderfulhuman.”

Segal, who often played genial, everyman characters, also starredin films Bye Bye Braverman, A Touch Of Class, The Hot Rock and Fun WithDick And Jane.

Segal was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2017.

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