Film Icon Martin Landau Dead at 89
As if losing one icon in the world of film wasn’t bad enough today, the world mourns again. News just broke out of California, that long-time actor Martin Landau has passed away. The actor recently had a stay at UCLA Medical Center, after which he passed away due to “unexpected complications”, according to his rep.
Landau’s 58-year acting career began with a role in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller, North by Northwest. His roles have spanned the entire gamut of acting, from drama to horror to comedy, and he won various awards over his storied career.