Veteran performer Tom Troupe has passed away at 97 in his Beverly Hills residence from natural causes, five days after his birthday on July 15.

The accomplished actor’s death was confirmed by publicist Harlan Boll on Sunday morning.

Troupe leaves behind son Christopher, daughter-in-law Becky Coulter, granddaughter Ashley, and numerous nieces and nephews.

His spouse of nearly six decades, actress Carole Cook, preceded him in death in 2023 from heart failure at 98.

The Missouri-born actor enjoyed a remarkable career spanning over six decades, featuring in more than 75 television programmes and numerous films from the 1950s through to the late 2010s.

His extensive credits encompassed both stage and screen work across Broadway and Hollywood.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on 15th July 1928, Troupe initially performed in regional theatre before relocating to New York City in 1948.

He secured a scholarship to the Herbert Berghof Studio in Manhattan, where he trained under renowned actress and instructor Uta Hagen.

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