Actor Stacy Keach has passed away at the age of 85 of heart failure. He lived a full life of acting, music, and a bit of trouble during his 62 year career. Most people might remember him from Fat City or American History X, and the Pencil Storm generation is certainly familiar with his role as Sgt. Stedenko, nemesis of Cheech and Chong in Up in Smoke and Nice Dreams (where he turned into a lizard after exposure to some crazy-strong weed).
My favorite Stacy Keach movie was The Long Riders, which saw him star next to his brother, famed director James Keach, as Frank and Jesse James, along side no fewer than 3 other sets of brothers playing the Youngers, the Fords, and the Millers (the Carradines, the Guests, and the Quaids). It's a masterpiece of gory-Western gunfights and bank robberies, cheesy 70s dialogue (released in `80), and a whole lotta great scenery and acting.
Rest in Peace Stacy Keach.
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