EVERMORE ACTOR John Beasley has died aged 79 in a hospital, his son has confirmed.
The film and TV star - whose cause of death has not been confirmed - was known for his role in the early-to-mid 2000s series Everwood.
His son Mike W. Beasley released an emotional tribute on Facebook syaing: "Man…you know this is a part of life…but that doesn’t make it any easier. I lost my best friend today.
"They say you shouldn't ever meet your heroes because they don't turn out to be who you thought they were.
"That is so wrong. My hero was my father. Thank you for everything. I hope I made you proud. Love you more."
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John was set to make his Broadway debut
John was set to make his Broadway debut this year in The Notebook.
He established the John Beasley Theatre and Workshop in his hometown of Omaha, and ran it for 13 years.
John previously said: "We changed the lives of a lot of people just through the theatre."
When did John Beasley start acting?
John was born in 1943, and began acting in his 40s after a lengthy career working as a railroad man.
He began his career as an assistant coach in the blockbuster Rudy, and also appeared in The Mighty Ducks, Firestarter and Little Big League.
John's son releases emotional tribute
His son Mike W. Beasley released an emotional tribute on Facebook syaing: "Man…you know this is a part of life…but that doesn’t make it any easier. I lost my best friend today.
"They say you shouldn't ever meet your heroes because they don't turn out to be who you thought they were.
"That is so wrong. My hero was my father. Thank you for everything. I hope I made you proud. Love you more."
