According to the Hollywood Reporter, legendary actor Bo Hopkins died on May 28 after experiencing a heart attack in early May. A statement on the actor’s official website says, “Bo loved hearing from his fans from around the world and although he was unable to respond to every email over the last few years, he appreciated hearing from each and every one of you.”
Hopkins was known for playing both sides of the law in prominent Western films, such as “Posse” and “The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing.” According to his IMDb page, Hopkins went back to his country roots when he played a character by the name of Papaw in “Hillbilly Elegy” in 2020.
Soon after his death was announced, Hopkins’ “Hillbilly Elegy” co-star Glenn Close shared a heartwarming tribute on her Instagram page that said, “He may have once, during his early days, around the time of AMERICAN GRAFFITI, been one of the bad boys, but I got acquainted and enjoyed the company of a man with a twinkle in his eye and the heart of a knight.” Rest in peace, Bo.