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Wilford Brimley, 'Cocoon' and 'Natural' actor, dies at 85

by AP Television Writer
| August 3, 2020 12:03 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to an indelible character actor who brought gruff charm, and sometimes menace, to a range of films that included “Cocoon,” “The Natural” and “The Firm,” has died. He was 85.

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