Overview
- The character actor, whose family and Back to the Future officials said Thursday he died in Saranac Lake, New York, was 94.
- His death was confirmed by a family spokesperson, franchise writer-producer Bob Gale via the series website, and booking agent John Alcantar.
- He was best known as vice principal Gerald Strickland in Back to the Future and as Commander Tom “Stinger” Jardian in Top Gun after a screen debut in 1960.
- No cause of death was disclosed, with the obituary saying he died peacefully.
- His family requested donations to local animal shelters or Humane Society chapters as co-stars and fans posted tributes.