Overview
- Cort died Feb. 11 in Connecticut after a long illness, with The Hollywood Reporter citing complications of pneumonia.
- His death was confirmed by longtime friend and producer Dorian Hannaway, and a memorial in Los Angeles is planned.
- Discovered by Robert Altman, Cort appeared in M*A*S*H and headlined Brewster McCloud before earning Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for Harold and Maude.
- Harold and Maude grew into a cult favorite over decades, ultimately receiving Library of Congress preservation in 1997 and AFI recognition.
- A serious 1979 car crash required multiple surgeries and reshaped his career, which spanned notable roles in Heat, Dogma and The Life Aquatic and voice work as Toyman in DC animated series.