Renowned character actor Frederic Forrest, famously remembered for his Oscar-nominated role in “The Rose” and his memorable performance in the epic war film “Apocalypse Now,” has passed away at the age of 86 in Santa Monica.
The news was confirmed by his sister, Ginger Jackson, and initially shared with the world by his co-star from “The Rose,” Bette Midler.
Remembering Frederic Forrest: An Actor’s Actor
Midler expressed her heartache on Twitter, stating, “The great and beloved Frederic Forrest has died.
Thank you to all of his fans and friends for their support these last few months.
He was a remarkable actor, and a brilliant human being, and I was lucky to have him in my life.
He was at peace.” A whirlwind of a tribute that mirrors the tumultuous romance her rock singer character had with Forrest’s limo driver role in “The Rose.”
Frederic Forrest : A Stellar Career in Cinema
Born in Waxahachie, Texas in 1936, Frederic Forrest moved to New York in his adulthood, where he honed his acting skills under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio.
