Ned Beatty breathes his last at 83

Hollywood's famed character actor Ned Beatty died in his sleep on Sunday. He was 83.

The acclaimed star’s death was confirmed by a member of his family to TMZ, who said he breathed his last surrounded by his closest family members.

While details of the cause of his death remain unreported, TMZ was told that it was not related to COVID-19.

Beatty was known for his work in Superman and Network during his five-decade career on screens.

His performance in the 1976 hit film Network earned him as Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actor that year.

Beatty is survived by his wife Sandra Johnson, their eight children and grandchildren.