Peter Falk, Columbo actor, dies aged 83

Actor, who had been suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, died on Thursday at his Beverly Hills home Peter Falk, the American actor famous for his role in the TV detective series Columbo, has died at the age of 83. Falk’s lawyer said the actor died peacefully at his Beverly Hills home on Thursday evening. He had reportedly been suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Falk won four Emmys for his starring role in Columbo, which ran from 1971 to 2003. Lieutenant Columbo became well-known for his trademark raincoat, cigar and his killer catchphrase: “One more thing …” Falk also starred in The Princess Bride and Wim Wenders’ Wings of Desire. Falk received Oscar nominations for Murder, Inc. and Pocketful of Miracles. He last appeared in the feature film American Cowslip in 2009. He is survived by Shera, his wife, and two daughters Catherine and Jackie. Television United States Amy Fallon guardian.co.uk

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