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Tom Troupe Dies at 97 After Six-Decade Acting Career

His family confirmed he died of natural causes at his Beverly Hills home, requesting donations to the Entertainment Community Fund or the Pasadena Humane Society in lieu of flowers.

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Carole Cook, left, and Tom Troupe arrive at The Art of Elysium’s 5th Annual Genesis at Siren Cube on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Overview

  • Tom Troupe passed away on July 20, 2025, at age 97 in his Beverly Hills residence from natural causes.
  • Across six decades he amassed more than 75 television credits and appeared in films including My Own Private Idaho.
  • He earned a Bronze Star in the Korean War before studying under Uta Hagen and making his Broadway debut in 1957.
  • Troupe frequently shared the stage with his wife Carole Cook and together they received the 2002 L.A. Ovation Award for Career Achievement.
  • He is survived by his son Christopher, daughter-in-law Becky Coulter, granddaughter Ashley Troupe and other family members