Movie and TV legend Wilford Brimley has died at age 85. The mustachioed actor carved out an onscreen career lasting nearly 50 years, with roles in Cocoon, The Natural, The Firm, and Hard Target among his most beloved. Among the numerous outlets reporting on Brimley's death was The Associated Press, who noted the actor died on Saturday morning while in the hospital. This news was shared by Brimley's manager, Lynda Bensky. At the time of his death, Brimley was on dialysis and dealing with a number of medical issues. In the hours since Brimley's passing, celebs have …

Walton Brimley, long known as "the diabeetus guy" is dead at 85.

Curmudgeonly, mustachioed character actor Wilford Brimley died Saturday at the age of 85. His genre credits include The Thing, Cocoon, and Ewoks: The Battle for Endor.