‘Rockford Files’ and Emmy-winning actor Stuart Margolin dead at 82
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"Rockford Files" actor Stuart Margolin is dead at the age of 82. His stepson and actor Max Martini confirmed his death via social media on Monday. He shared that his step-father passed and wrote "RIP Pappy."
"The two most profound moments in my life… the birth of my kids and being bedside as my step-father passed this morning. My mother, brother and I holding his hands. All the time in between birth and death, life, is up to us to fill with equally profound moments," his stepson and actor Max Martini shared on his Instagram, Monday. Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.
"It made me realize how much time I’ve wasted on things that were never going to amount to anything. Just a profound realization I thought I’d share. Love you Stuart Margolin. A great actor/writer/producer/director. But more importantly, a profoundly gifted step-father that was always there with love and support for his family. RIP Pappy. Keep ‘em cold."
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