{
  "id": 19534760,
  "title": "Veteran ‘Prison Break’ actor dies after heart failure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/veteran-prison-break-actor-dies-after-heart-failure",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T18:09:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/veteran-prison-break-actor-dies-after-heart-failure/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stacy Keach, renowned stage actor and veteran of television, passed away at the age of 85 due to complications from heart failure. Keach, a celebrated interpreter of Shakespeare, was primarily recognized for his portrayal of the tough private investigator Mike Hammer in television and film. His career faced a significant setback in 1984 when he was imprisoned for attempting to smuggle cocaine into Britain. Keach served six months in prison before his release. His extensive career included roles in various genres such as stage, film, and television, with notable performances in \"King Lear,\" \"The Ninth Configuration,\" and \"Jay Kelly.\" Keach's marriage to fellow actor Malgosia Tomassi Keach, whom he met during his incarceration, was marked by a deep bond. He left behind a legacy of diverse roles and a heartfelt testament to the pitfalls of substance abuse, advocating for awareness in college campuses and rehab centers.",
  "summary": "Stacy Keach, one of America’s finest stage actors who became best known for playing scruffy private eye Mike Hammer on TV and whose career was nearly derailed after he was imprisoned in 1984 for trying to smuggle cocaine into Britain, died Tuesday. He was 85. Keach died at home in Magdalenka, Poland, “after a long […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}