THE Goldbergs actor George Segal has passed away at the age of 87 due to “complications from bypass surgery.”
The star was known for various iconic credits, including his role in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? where he received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
George’s wife Sonia confirmed the tragic news in a statement. “The family is devastated to announce that this morning George Segal passed away due to complications from bypass surgery.”
The younger viewer may best know George from his longtime role on the popular ABC series The Goldbergs, where he was a regular for eight years.
The final episode that the legendary star was able to film before his passing is set to air on April 7, and a tribute to him is expected.
Fans rushed to express their thoughts on the news, as one person wrote: “I adore George Segal. Heartbroken to hear he passed.”
Another added: “Awwww. LOVED him. He was so funny on The Goldbergs…”
While a regular on the small screen – he also had a memorable role on Just Shoot Me – some fans will also remember George’s performances in films like 1968’s Bye Bye Braverman, 1973’s Blume in Love, 1973, and the following year’s California Split, among others.
While he never brought home an Oscar, George was still recognized for his greatness, as he received a star on the Walk of Fame in 2017 one day after his 83rd birthday.
He told the crowd during his speech: “You know, I was 83 yesterday, so this is some birthday party…”
George, who began performing in 1944, then pointed to some of his The Goldbergs costars and said: “All these people I love, all these people … that’s a lot of people to love, but there you go…”
George is survived by his wife Sonia and his daughters Polly and Elizabeth.
