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16-05-2025
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Samuel French Dies: ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon' & ‘Fear The Walking Dead' Actor Was 45
Samuel French, an actor who has appeared in Killers of the Flower Moon and Fear the Walking Dead, has died. He was 45. According to French's friend and collaborator Paul Sinacore, who directed his final performance in the upcoming film Towpath, French died on May 9. More from Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries 2024 Hollywood & Media Deaths: Photo Gallery & Obituaries Mark Gaines Dies: Longtime Universal Distribution Exec Was 77 Sinacore remembered French as a 'dear friend and an incredible actor,' praising his performance as Detective Bernard Crooke in Towpath, which also stars Eric Roberts and is now in post-production. 'Together, we were on an extraordinary journey, giving everything we had to realize a shared creative vision,' said Sinacore in a statement. 'Samuel carried a fire for acting that burned in every frame — unfiltered, fearless, and alive. He gave himself completely to the work, and it showed. I am deeply saddened by his loss and only wish he could have seen the final cut. He was one of a kind, and he will remain in our hearts forever. My heart goes out to his family, and especially to his daughter — he loved her deeply and spoke of her often with pride and tenderness.' DEADLINE RELATED VIDEO: Born January 26, 1980 in Waco, Texas, French made his onscreen debut as Gavin McDonough in the History Channel limited series Texas Rising (2015), which also stars Bill Paxton, Kris Kristofferson, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Chad Michael Murray, Crispin Glover, Ray Liotta, Brendan Fraser and more. After playing Ben in a 2020 episode of AMC's Fear the Walking Dead, French shared the screen with Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese's Oscar-nominated historical epic Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), playing Agent CJ Robinson. French is survived by his daughter Madison and her mother Melinda Acosta; as well as French's parents Thomas and Evelyn; and his brothers Andy and Danny. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Ari Aster's 'Eddington' So Far Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Actor Samuel French Dies At 45 After Cancer Battle Samuel French, a rising talent in film and TV, has sadly died at the age of 45 after a quiet but prolonged battle with cancer. He passed away on May 9, leaving behind a legacy that, though brief, deeply moved the industry. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by casting director and close friend Paul Sinacore, who had worked with French on his final role in the upcoming indie drama Towpath. Sinacore called French 'a force onscreen,' praising his powerful, all-in performances. French began acting later in life, debuting in 2015's Texas Rising and later appearing in Fear the Walking Dead. In 2023, he earned widespread acclaim for his role in Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, alongside DiCaprio and De Niro. His sudden death has sparked an outpouring of grief across social media. He is survived by his daughter Madison, her mother Melinda Acosta, and his family. 12 views | 42 minutes ago
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Actor Samuel French Dies At 45 After Cancer Battle Samuel French, a rising talent in film and TV, has sadly died at the age of 45 after a quiet but prolonged battle with cancer. He passed away on May 9, leaving behind a legacy that, though brief, deeply moved the industry. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by casting director and close friend Paul Sinacore, who had worked with French on his final role in the upcoming indie drama Towpath. Sinacore called French 'a force onscreen,' praising his powerful, all-in performances. French began acting later in life, debuting in 2015's Texas Rising and later appearing in Fear the Walking Dead. In 2023, he earned widespread acclaim for his role in Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, alongside DiCaprio and De Niro. His sudden death has sparked an outpouring of grief across social media. He is survived by his daughter Madison, her mother Melinda Acosta, and his family. 12 views | 42 minutes ago
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Actor Samuel French Dies At 45 After Cancer Battle Samuel French, a rising talent in film and TV, has sadly died at the age of 45 after a quiet but prolonged battle with cancer. He passed away on May 9, leaving behind a legacy that, though brief, deeply moved the industry. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by casting director and close friend Paul Sinacore, who had worked with French on his final role in the upcoming indie drama Towpath. Sinacore called French 'a force onscreen,' praising his powerful, all-in performances. French began acting later in life, debuting in 2015's Texas Rising and later appearing in Fear the Walking Dead. In 2023, he earned widespread acclaim for his role in Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, alongside DiCaprio and De Niro. His sudden death has sparked an outpouring of grief across social media. He is survived by his daughter Madison, her mother Melinda Acosta, and his family. 22 views | 52 minutes ago
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Actor Samuel French Dies At 45 After Cancer Battle
Samuel French, a rising talent in film and TV, has sadly died at the age of 45 after a quiet but prolonged battle with cancer. He passed away on May 9, leaving behind a legacy that, though brief, deeply moved the industry. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by casting director and close friend Paul Sinacore, who had worked with French on his final role in the upcoming indie drama Towpath. Sinacore called French 'a force onscreen,' praising his powerful, all-in performances. French began acting later in life, debuting in 2015's Texas Rising and later appearing in Fear the Walking Dead. In 2023, he earned widespread acclaim for his role in Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, alongside DiCaprio and De Niro. His sudden death has sparked an outpouring of grief across social media. He is survived by his daughter Madison, her mother Melinda Acosta, and his family. Read More
