Sad news today out of the world of television:
Larry Drake, an Emmy-winning actor best known for his role on L.A. Laws, was found dead at his home in Hollywood. He was 66 years old.
The cause of death is unknown at this time, though Drake had reportedly been battling health issued related to his weight.
He was pronounced dead at the scene after a friend found Drake’s body and called paramedics around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Drake portrayed mentally disabled office clerk Benny Stulwicz on the aforementioned NBC drama from 1987 through 1994, winning back-to-back Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1988 and 1989.
The role also earned the star three Golden Globe nominations in 1989, 1990 and 1992.
Drake reprised the character of Benny in L.A. Law‘s 2002 made-for-TV movie.
The veteran actor, who also appeared in such films as The Karate Kid and American Pie 2, last made a television appearance as Bishop Luke Bernard in a 2008 episode of Boston Legal.
We send our thoughts and prayers to his family members and loved ones.
