Stacy Keach, star of stage and ‘Mike Hammer’ series, dies at 85
Renowned stage and screen actor Stacy Keach, best known for his role in the 'Mike Hammer' series, has passed away at age 85. His career spanned decades, though it faced a significant setback following a 1984 drug smuggling conviction.
Why it matters
Keach was a prominent figure in American television and theater, and his death marks the end of a notable era in classic crime drama.
Stacy Keach, one of America’s finest stage actors who became best known for playing scruffy private eye Mike Hammer on TV and…
Also covering this story
4 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Stacy Keach death: Prison Break, The Blacklist actor dies aged 85
Stacy Keach, Mike Hammer actor whose career spanned stage and screen, dies aged 85
Stacy Keach: Actor known for playing detective Mike Hammer dies aged 85
'Mike Hammer,' 'Fat City' Star Was 85
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in