Ned Beatty’s death was confirmed by his family, and while the exact circumstances of his passing are not known at this time, TMZ reported the death was not related to COVID-19. Beatty’s death marks the end of a 50-year career in Hollywood, which included appearances in several iconic works beyond the aforementioned Superman and Deliverance, such as Network, Toy Story 3 (where he voiced Lotso the Bear), and Rudy. Beatty earned an Oscar nomination for his masterful role in Network for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
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