Ron Glass, 'Barney Miller' and 'Firefly' actor, dies at 71

2016 has taken another talented individual.

Ron Glass, Emmy-nominated actor known for his roles in sitcom Barney Miller and the sci-fi western Firefly, has died at age 71.

Glass' agent, Jeffrey Leavett, confirmed that the actor died of respiratory failure on Friday. 

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Glass' prolific acting career, which spanned decades across television, film and voiceovers, started off strong with appearances in popular shows like All in the Family, Hawaii Five-O and Sanford and Sons.
Glass received his breakout role in 1975 as Detective Ron Harris in the sitcom, Barney Miller — which scored him a Primetime Emmy nomination in 1982 — and went on to do voiceover work for popular cartoons such as Rugrats, All Grown Up! and Proud Family. Read more...
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