Veteran actor James Garner, best known for his roles in Maverick, The Rockford Files and The Notebook has died aged 86.
TMZ reports the actor passed away in his Los Angeles home on Sunday night and it is assumed he died from natural causes.
Garner was born in Oklahoma in 1928 and enjoyed nearly five decades in the film business. He had success in both film and TV.
The legendary actor played the original Bret Maverick in the TV series Maverick from 1957 to 1960 and earned a new generation of fans after he starred in The Notebook as the older version of Ryan Gosling’s character.
Garner is survived by his wife Lois – whom he married just two weeks after meeting her in 1956 – and two daughters, Greta and Kimberly.
James Garner, best known for his roles in Maverick, The Rockford Files and The Notebook has died aged 86.
Tributes have flown in since the news of the legendary actor’s death. Reese Witherspoon remembered him on Instagram, saying: “Very privileged to work with this incredibly talented actor early in my career. He will be loved and missed forever #JamesGarner.”
James Garner in Maverick.
Garner also starred in the 1994 movie remake of Maverick. Here the late actor stands with co-stars Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster on the film’s set.
James and his The Children’s Hour co-star Audrey Hepburn get goofy in press pictures.
James and Audrey Hepburn play with Audrey’s son, Sean circa 1960s.
Prince Rainier and his son, Albert, talk with actor James Garner.
Actress Jean Simmons and actor James Garner on the set of MGM movie Mister Buddwing in 1966.
James Garner in a scene from the film Murphy’s Romance, 1985.
James Garner and daughter Kim Garner, circa 1955.
Actor James Garner and actress Julie Andrews attend the world premiere of Victor-Victoria on March 16 in 1982.
James Garner sits with Sally Field and Corey Haim in a scene from the film Murphy’s Romance, 1985.
James Garner and Gena Rowlands in a scene from The Notebook.
James Garner starred in Space Cowboys with fellow veteran actors Donald Sutherland, Tommy-Lee Jones and Clint Eastwood.
Garner with his Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood co-star Sandra Bullock.
Angela Lansbury with James Garner in 1990.
Garner was an avid racing fan. Here he is at the 1975 Indy Five Hundred Race.
James Garner and family during 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2005.
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