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Stacy Keach, star of "Mike Hammer" TV series and stage, dies at 85
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Stacy Keach, renowned American stage and screen actor best known for his role as private eye Mike Hammer, died at 85 in Poland after battling heart failure.
- Despite his success in Shakespearean roles and diverse characters, his career was nearly derailed in 1984 when he was imprisoned for attempting to smuggle cocaine into Britain, an experience he called the lowest moment of his life.
- Keach won a Golden Globe for portraying Ernest Hemingway and earned a Tony nomination for his Broadway work; he was praised for his versatility across film, TV, and theater.
- After prison, Keach became an advocate against drug addiction, testifying before Congress and speaking at rehab centers, while continuing his acting career with notable roles in TV and film.
- Born to actor parents, Keach trained at Yale and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, gaining acclaim for both classical theater and popular roles, including his iconic portrayal of Mike Hammer.
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