Actor Robert Forster Dead At Age 78 - Aaron Paul, Quentin Tarantino, Bryan Cranston And More Honor Talented Star

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Actor Robert Forster has died at the age of78. The talented star is being mourned by several celebrities, who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.

Forster passed away on Friday after a long battle with brain cancer. His publicist confirmed the sad news.

The actor was best known for his role in Jackie Brown as bail bondsman Max Cherry, which earned him an Oscar nomination. He was also famous for his role on Breaking Bad as Ed “the Disappearer.” It was a role he recently reprised in the Netflix film El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movieand would end up being the last one he played.

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Fans also know Forster as the father of Tim Allen’s Mike Baxter on Last Man Standing, Bud Baxter. Forster made a brief appearance as Bud last year, as a figment of Mike’s imagination after it was revealed the character died.

Former costars and friends have taken to social media to express their sadness, as well as honor a great man.

“Today, the world is left with one less gentlemen. One less square shooter. One less good man. One less wonderful father. One less marvelous actor. I remember all the breakfasts we had at silver spoons. All the stories. All the kind words. All the support. Casting Robert Forster in Jackie Brown was one of the best choices I’ve ever made in my life. Tarantino concluded his statement with, “I will miss you dearly my old friend. Bye bye Max. Bye bye Miles. Bye bye Bob,” shared Jackie Brown director Quentin Tarantino.

RIP Robert Forster!! A truly class act/ Actor!!

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) October 12, 2019

“So very sad at Roberts passing, he was a gift to me personally and a emotional part of our show. Prayers and condolences to his beautiful wife and family,” Tweeted Tim Allen.

“I’m saddened today by the news that Robert Forster has passed away. A lovely man and a consummate actor. I met him on the movie Alligator 40 years ago, and then again on BB. I never forgot how kind and generous he was to a young kid just starting out in Hollywood. RIP Bob,” wrote Bryan Cranston.

Had the honor of making this little gem of a movie (Diamond Men) with this incredible gem of a man — Robert Forster.

Truly one of the kindest, most giving actors/human beings that I’ve ever worked with, and forever a dear friend. He’ll be missed.#RIPRobertForster 🙏🏼❤️😢💎 pic.twitter.com/zs01y3wtvl

— Donnie Wahlberg (@DonnieWahlberg) October 12, 2019

“I am heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of Robert Forster. My god. I had the privilege of knowing this beautiful man and working along side of him. A true gentleman that loved to act. I love you my friend. Thank you for loving me. You are and always will be a legend,” said Aaron Pual via Instagram.

“Oh Lord, just learned of the passing of Robert Forster. What a classy man. Had the pleasure of his company on several occasions. A gentle gentleman, through and through. And what a fine, fine actor. We’ve lost a good one,” Tweeted Jason Alexander.

Hollywood is mourning another great today. Robert Forster is gone but will never be forgotten.