Gordon Pinsent, the popular Canadian actor who starred in Away From Her and Blacula, is dead at 92

Gordon Pinsent, a veteran of Canada‘s film and television industry, has died at age 92.

The actor, who was best known for his leading role in Sarah Polley’s drama Away From Her and numerous Canadian television shows, died in his sleep on Saturday, his family confirmed via Deadline.

‘Gordon Pinsent’s daughters Leah and Beverly, and his son Barry, would like to announce the passing of their father peacefully in sleep today with his family at his side,’ read a note penned by the actor Peter Keleghan, who was Pinsent’s son-in-law.

Film and TV star: Gordon Pinsent, a veteran of Canada’s film and television industry, has died at age 92. He starred in Sarah Polley’s film Away From Her and several Canadian TV shows; seen in 2016 in Toronto