Hollywood is mourning the death of one of America’s favorite movie dads. John Heard was found dead in a hotel room in Palo Alto, California yesterday. He was 72. Heard’s best known for playing Peter McCallister in the “Home Alone” series. Many Hollywood actors and actresses took to social media today to honor his legacy. Actor John Fletcher said, “RIP John Heard. You will always be the dad I wish I had so I could accidentally be left at home and also end up in New York.” Oscar nominee Michael McKean said, “RIP John Heard. Never not good.” Marlon Wayans, Esme Bianco, Donna Murphy and a number of others in Hollywood expressed their feelings for the famous actor. The cause of death has not yet been determined
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(Palo Alto, CA) — The actor best known as the dad in the “Home Alone” movies starring Macaulay Culking has died. TMZ says John Heard passed away yesterday in Palo Alto, California. He was 71. Heard’s representative says the actor had minor back surgery Wednesday at Stanford Medical Center and was staying at a nearby hotel to recover. His body was discovered by the hotel’s maid service. The exact cause of death has not been determined. In addition to the “Home Alone” films, Heard also appeared in the feature movies “Big,” “Gladiator,” “Beaches” and “Pelican Brief.”
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