Actor Stacy Keach, known for his role as detective Mike Hammer, has died at 85

American actor Stacy Keach died on Tuesday at the age of 85 at his family home in Magdalenka, Poland. The artist suffered from a serious heart condition and heart failure. His death was announced by his wife, Malgosia Keach, in a statement sent to Variety.

Keach remained active until the end of his career. His final role was in the film Jay Kelly, released in 2025, in which he starred alongside George Clooney and Adam Sandler. His manager, who worked with the actor for three decades, described him as a generous man and a remarkable actor.

One of his best-known characters was private detective Mike Hammer, from the CBS series Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer. For this role, Keach was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1985. He also appeared in Blue Bloods, Prison Break, Ray Donovan, Two and a Half Men and The Simpsons.

On the big screen, he appeared in Fat City, Up in Smoke, American History X and The Bourne Legacy. His theatrical work earned him nominations for Tony and Obie Awards. In 2015, he was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame, and in 2019 he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The actor is survived by his wife and two children.