Homeland actor James Rebhorn dies aged 65
By Tribute News on March 24, 2014 | 2 Comments
Homeland actor James Rebhorn has died aged 65. Best known for playing Frank Mathison, the father of intelligence officer Carrie Mathison in the hit TV drama - Rebhorn sadly passed away from a long battle with skin cancer, TMZ reports. James is said to have died in his home on Friday night after his condition ''drastically worsened'' over the past weeks. Aside from starring opposite Claire Danes in Homeland, the actor will be remembered for his roles in big Hollywood blockbusters, including Scent of a Woman alongside Al Pacino and playing Secretary of Defence Albert Nimziki in Independence Day. Tributes have already come flooding in on Twitter, with film fans and former colleagues paying their respects to the late star. Mike Birbiglia wrote on the social networking site: ''So sad to hear about the passing of James Rebhorn. He played my dad in Sleepwalk With Me. I feel so lucky to have known such a great person.'' Another fan wrote: ''James Rebhorn, RIP. On behalf of all film buffs, we took for granted you'd always be there & be great, 'cause you always were.''
Truly amazing actor, very sad to hear of his passing.RIP James Rebhorn.
He will be missed….rest in peace James.