Veteran Actor Ron Thompson Passes Away at 83

Ron Thompson, known for his roles in 'American Pop' and 'Baretta', died in his Los Angeles home.

Ron Thompson, a notable figure in film and theater, died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles.
He was celebrated for his dual roles in the animated film 'American Pop' and as Detective Nopke in the TV series 'Baretta'.
Thompson originated the role of Shanty Mulligan in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'No Place to Be Somebody'.
His career included a brief stint as a rock singer and numerous guest appearances on popular TV shows.
Thompson had no known survivors, following the death of his wife, actress Diane Sommerfield, in 2001.