Hollywood Actor, Robert Forster, Dies At 78

October 12, 2019October 12, 2019 Raphel Adeniran

“Breaking Bad” star actor, Robert Forster, has passed away at 78, after battling brain cancer.

Forster, who died on Friday October 11, was known for his roles as John Cassellis in Haskell Wexler’s “Medium Cool”, Lebanese terrorist Abdul Rafai in “The Delta Force”, Max Cherry in Quentin Tarantino’s “Jackie Brown”, and Ed Galbraith in “Breaking Bad”.

According to Metro UK, the actor died in his home the same day his latest movie was released.

Having made his debut in “Reflections In A Golden Eye” in 1967, Forster started his acting career with ‘many eyes on him’ at the time.

After news of his death broke, stars began to pay tribute to the deceased on Twitter. Stars like Samuel L Jackson and Bryan Cranston were the first to pay their tribute.

Rest In Peace, Robert Forster. Thanks for gracing our screens one last time this morning. pic.twitter.com/0ucjCxFdoR
— Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) October 12, 2019

I’m saddened today by the news that Robert Forster has passed away. A lovely man and a consummate actor. I met him on the movie Alligator (pic) 40 years ago, and then again on BB. I never forgot how kind and generous he was to a young kid just starting out in Hollywood. RIP Bob. pic.twitter.com/HtunD0Fx6g
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) October 12, 2019

RIP Robert Forster!! A truly class act/ Actor!!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) October 12, 2019

Had the great pleasure of hanging with #RobertForster several times. Made you feel like an old friend 2 minutes after meeting him. Superb natural actor, like a real guy wandered onto a set. He ws sly, funny, self-deprecating. We need more of his kindness these days, not less. RIP pic.twitter.com/rCj6U3F7Fr
— Larry Blamire (@larryblamire) October 12, 2019

Broken hearted to hear of Roberts passing. He was incredibly warm and encouraging to me. A man whose presence radiated love and kindness. A real gift to our craft. Thinking of his family and friends tonight. #robertforster pic.twitter.com/nwi3kZ2x4B
— Amy Shiels (@amy_shiels) October 12, 2019

We lost a good man and a beautiful actor today. #RobertForster was beloved by his peers for his humility and effortless, no bs acting. A giant in my book. “And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”. He will be deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/I3akesWm1J
— Spencer Garrett (@1SpencerGarrett) October 12, 2019

May his gentle soul RIP.