Robert Z'Dar, Cult 'Maniac Cop' Actor, Dead at 6. Maniac Cop” star Robert Z’Dar died on Monday night in Pensacola, Florida, after being hospitalized for chest pains and going into cardiac arrest, according to his manager. He was 6. 4. The cult actor was due to appear at Pensacon, the Pensacola Comic Com convention, his long- time manager and friend Jim Decker told the Pesacola News Journal. Born Robert J. Zdarsky in Chicago, Z’Dar appeared in 1. Maniac Cop” movies, “Soultaker,” “The Final Sanction” and “Samurai Cop.” He also had roles in “Tango & Cash,” “Growing Pains” and 1. The Flash.”See photos: Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2. Photos)In 1. 99. 1, he appeared with Christian Slater and Lara Flynn Boyle in “Mobsters.”“We talked every day,” Decker said. We’ve been together through thick and thin. He was the first actor I took on in my career as an agent.
We spent many weekends on the road together and a lot of time enjoying each other’s company. I miss him dearly.”“Everyone at Pensacon is very saddened,” Pensacon Chairman Mike Ensley said. But we are glad he was here and that he didn’t pass away alone.”Also Read: Getty Heir Found Dead in Hollywood Hills Home. Z’Dar was known for his large face with a huge jutting jaw, and his sinister appearance usually landed him roles as villains. The hardworking actor appeared in at least one film a year for 2. Before becoming an actor, Z’Dar played football for Arizona State University and performed as a Chippendale’s dancer. He is survived by a brother, Billy Zdarsky, and a nephew, Matthew. Anita Ekberg, a Swedish actress best known for her role as a movie star in “La Dolce Vita,” died on Jan. Actor and comedian Taylor Negron, best known for guest star appearances on "Seinfeld," "Friends" and "ER," died on Jan. Getty Images. Edward Herrmann, who won an Emmy for “The Practice,” co- starred on “Gilmore Girls” and in “The Lost Boys.” He died on Dec 3. Getty Images. Stuart Scott, an anchor on ESPN’s “Sports. Center” news show, died on Jan. ESPNDonna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on CBS sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies,” died on Jan. CBS Photo Archive. Beau Kazer, who originated the role of Brock Reynolds on CBS soap “The Young and the Restless,” died on Dec. CBS Photo Archive. New York Times media columnist David Carr collapsed in his office on Feb. ![]() Maniac Cop 2 is the 1990 sequel to the 1988's Maniac Cop. The film finds Matt Cordell (Robert Z'Dar), aka the "Maniac Cop", still seeking revenge for those who framed. Maniac Cop is a 1988 American action horror film directed by William Lustig and written by Larry Cohen. It stars Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell, Laurene Landon, Richard. He was promptly rushed to the hospital where he died at the age of 5. Getty Images. Bess Myerson died Dec. Myerson became the first Jewish woman to claim the Miss America crown in 1. Gospel singer Andrae Crouch won seven Grammy awards and was Oscar- nominated for "The Color Purple." He died Jan. Nashville Publicity Group. Actor Rod Taylor, who starred in “The Time Machine” and “The Birds,” died in Los Angeles on Jan. Universal Pictures. Joe Voci, former TV executive who helped launch "Murphy Brown" died from brain cancer on Feb. He was 5. 1 years old."6. Bob Simon died in a car crash in New York City on Feb. He was 7. 3 years old. CBSLouis Jourdan, star of "Gigi" and "Octopussy," died in his Beverly Hills home on Feb. Gary Owens, best known as an announcer and voice- over actor for NBC's "Laugh- In," died from diabetes- related complications on Feb. NBCPeggy Charren, a pioneer in educational programming, died on Jan. Getty Images. Alan J. Maniac Cop 2Hirschfield died on Jan. He was CEO of Columbia Pictures when the studio made "Taxi Driver" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."Columbia Pictures. Singer/songwriter Lesley Gore, best known for her hit "It's My Party," died Monday, Feb. She was 6. 8. Harris Wittels, co- executive producer of NBC's "Parks and Recreation," died Feb. ![]() Larry Cohen deals in subversion; not only of genre tropes, but also in how he smuggles radical ideas via pulp constructs. There s a knowingness to each of his. The original Maniac Cop is set in New York City, following a string of grisly murders that eyewitnesses say were committed by a cop. Tom Atkins plays Frank McCrae. · Nicolas Winding Refn‘s Maniac Cop remake is taking its sweet time coming together, but rest assured it hasn’t fallen by the wayside completely. Facebook. Ben Woolf, actor on FX's "American Horror Story: Freak Show," died Feb. He was 3. 4. Getty Images. Leonard Nimoy, famed actor who portrayed Spock in the classic sci- fi series "Star Trek," died Feb. 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Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of John Lennon, died April 1 after a brief battle with cancer. She was 7. 5. Getty Images. James Best, the actor best known for his role as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on "The Dukes of Hazard", died April 6 at 8. CBS Geoffrey Lewis, veteran western actor and father of actress Juliette Lewis died April 7 of natural causes. He was 7. 9. Getty Images. Eurydice "Eury" Davis, a Hollywood talent agent whose clients included actress Jena Sims and Claudia Katz, died of suicide April 8. She was 3. 8. Facebook. Paul Almond died in Beverly Hills from complications of a heart attack on Apr. The 8. 3 year old directed the first entry in the documentary "Up" series. Getty Images. Percy Sledge, best known for his #1 hit “When a Man Loves a Woman," died from natural causes on Apr. Getty Images. Jonathan Crombie, best known for starring in the 1. Anne of Green Gables," died of a brain hemorrhage on Apr. He was 4. 8. CBC Studios"Just Got Paid" singer Johnny Kemp was found floating at a Jamaican beach on Apr. Police later ruled out foul play, according to local media reports. He was 5. 5. Columbia Records. Sawyer Sweeten (L), who played young Geoffrey in "Everybody Loves Raymond," died from a self- inflicted gunshot wound on Apr. He was 1. 9. Getty Images"Time Magazine" film editor Richard Corliss died on Apr. He was 7. 1. Time. Jayne Meadows, best known as the former wife of Steve Allen and for regularly appearing on several classic game shows, died on Apr. She was 9. 6. Getty Images. Oscar- winning cinematographer Andrew Lesnie, who worked on "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," died from a heart attack on Apr. He was 5. 9. Getty Images. Suzanne Crough, who played Tracy Partridge on 1. The Partridge Family," died from a "medical episode" on Apr. She was 5. 2. ABCJack Ely, former member of The Kingsmen and singer of "Louie Louie," died on Apr. Wand Records. Legendary singer Ben E. King died on Apr. He was perhaps best known for his Top 1. Stand by Me."Getty Images. English actor Nigel Terry died on Apr. He was best known for starring in "Excalibur" and "The Lion in Winter."Warner Bros. Silicon Valley tech exec Dave Goldberg died on May 1 from head trauma while vacationing with his wife, Sheryl Sandberg. He was 4. 6. Elizabeth Wilson died from natural causes on May 9. The 9. 4- year- old actress appeared in multiple films, including "The Graduate" and "9 to 5."Gill Dennis, the screenwriter who penned "Walk the Line" died on May 1. Getty Images. B. B. King, one of the greatest blues musicians ever, died on May 1. He was 8. 9. Facebook. John Nash, the inspiration behind "A Beautiful Mind," was killed in a car crash with his wife on May 2. He was 8. 6. Getty/Universal. Actress and comedienne Anne Meara, who appeared in dozens of films and TV shows including “All My Children,” “Rhoda” and “Sex and the City," died on May 2. Getty Images. Mary Ellen Trainor, best known for playing Dr. Woods in all four "Lethal Weapon" movies and Sean Astin's mom in "Goonies," died at her home on May 2. Getty Images. Christopher Lee died in a London hospital on June 7. With over 2. 80 screen credits, including "Lord of the Rings" and "Star Wars," Lee was one of the most productive screen actors of all time. Getty Images. A producer on "Rocky," "Raging Bull" and "The Right Stuff," Robert Chartoff died at his home on June 1. Getty Images. Famed film composer James Horner - -"A Beautiful Mind," "Titanic," "Braveheart,"- -died in a tragic accident on June 2. Santa Barbara. Getty Images. Actor Dick Van Patten, known for his comedic work on "The Love Boat" and "Eight Is Enough," died in his home on June 2. Getty Images. Tony Longo, a 5. June 2. 3. He appeared in such films as "Mulholland Drive," "Eraser" and "Fletch."Universal Pictures. Legendary producer and Emmy winner, Jerry Weintraub, died at his home in Palm Springs on July 6. He was 7. 7. Getty Images. Amanda Peterson, who played Patrick Dempsey's love interest in 1. Can't Buy Me Love," was found dead in her Colorado home on July 6. She was 4. 3. Omar Sharif, the 8. Egyptian actor known for "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago," died from a heart attack on July 1. Getty Images. British character actor Roger Rees, known for roles ranging from "Cheers" to "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," died on July 1. Getty Images. After months of medical care following a near- drowning in a bathtub at her Georgia home, Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, died on July 2. She was 2. 2. Getty Images. Tony Lara, star of Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" died on Aug. He was 5. 0 years old. Discovery. Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier who stole hearts in "The Artist," was put to sleep on Aug. He was 1. 3. Getty Images. 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