He allegedly died of a heroin overdose.
He was from Fairport NY and was a prep wrestler there. http://armdrag.com/archives/1982/fairport/jv.htm
A very versatile actor, who suffered from an addictive personality. I liked his ability to make almost any role believable. I liked him as the 'heavy' in Mission Impossible,' but he had a great variety of roles.
Many famous actors and comedians suffer from addictions , just like the rest of us.
I had alcohol ; 5 years sober with help from family , AA , and our Creator . It's a shame he couldn't or wouldn't get the help he obviously needed.
R.I.P.
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