James McCaffrey - US actor dies at the age of 65
The US actor and voice actor James McCaffrey is dead. According to media reports, the artist of Irish descent died of cancer at the age of 65. As first reported by the celebrity portal "TMZ", a spokesperson for McCaffrey announced that he died on Sunday surrounded by his friends and family. He had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare cancer originating in the bone marrow.
His friend and colleague Kevin Dillon (58) has also confirmed McCaffrey's death. He shared a photo of himself and McCaffrey on Instagram and wrote: "We were lucky to know you, my best friend, we will miss you." The deceased actor was well-known thanks to numerous film and series engagements. He took on his first roles in the early 90s in series such as "Viper", "New York Undercover" and "Swift Justice". He also appeared in successful series such as "Sex and the City", "Criminal Intent", "Rescue Me" and "Beautiful People", sometimes in recurring roles.
James McCaffrey was the voice of Max Payne
His voice is also very familiar to all video game fans, as he voiced the computer game hero"Max Payne" in the game series of the same name. McCaffrey was also heard in the classic game "Alone in the Dark". The actor and voice actor is survived by his wife and a daughter.
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- Fans of the "TMZ" celebrity portal were among the first to learn about James McCaffrey's passing on Sunday.
- McCaffrey's voice was also featured in the "Sex and the City" series, adding to his diverse acting portfolio.
- After hearing the news of McCaffrey's death, actor Kevin Dillon, a close friend, paid tribute to him on Instagram.
- In addition to his work on TV and film, James McCaffrey was also the voice actor for the video game character Max Payne.
Source: www.stern.de
