Overview

• Denis Arndt, a Tony-nominated actor best known for his Broadway debut in 'Heisenberg' at age 77, has died at 86, his family confirmed.
• Arndt passed away peacefully at his cabin home in Ashland, Oregon, where he had lived for nearly 50 years, surrounded by family.
• Before his acting career, Arndt served as a decorated Vietnam War helicopter pilot, earning two Purple Hearts and a Commendation Medal.
• His prolific career spanned television, film, and theater, with notable roles in 'L.A. Law,' 'Picket Fences,' and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
• Arndt is survived by his wife of 45 years, Magee Downey, seven children, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.