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Actor known for string of roles in 1970s and 80s died in February but not revealed until now.

Actor Jan-Michael Vincent, best known for his role as a pilot on 1980s TV series Airwolf, has died, aged 73.

According to his death certificate, obtained by TMZ, Vincent died of cardiac arrest on 10 February in a North Carolina hospital but his death was only reported on Friday by TMZ.

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Only seven left now.

I remember Airwolf and honestly never saw anything else of his. RIP.

 

[ClanOfNone]

Most will know him from Airwolf if anything, but this guy was in a ton of stuff. RIP.

 

[Jaffaboy]

Only seven left now.

Man, gonna be even harder to maintain those quadrants now.

RIP

 

[choco-fish]

Stringfellow Hawk was such an iconic role for him and probably what everyone remembers him for. He was in a few other great films back in the day too. RIP

 

[Pumpkin Seeds]

I loved AirWolf. Had the NES game when I was a kid as well.

 

[Rentahamster]

Man, gonna be even harder to maintain those quadrants now.

RIP

For anyone who doesn't get the reference:

 

[Liljagare]

Not surprised he went, but still sad. He was a arse to his wifeys though and did it to himself.

A career lost I think though, he was pretty good in his prime.

 

[DiscoJer]

I'm surprised he lived that long. I remember seeing an interview with Ernest Borgnine a year or two before his death and he spoke very sadly about what happened with Vincent. Said he was a great actor, but had so many issues

And for no reason, here's a C-64 version of the theme

 

[One Eyed Willy]

For those wondering.. shit kicking 80s TV show

 

[Xyrmellon]

What happened to him later in life? I saw some interviews after Airwolf and his speech was different and slurred and he didn't look great physically. Either an accident or heavy drug use.

 

[DiscoJer]

He was drunk all the time.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

For those wondering.. shit kicking 80s TV show

I love this series. i was 4 years when i see the series and i still have the NES game.