It is Cult Faction’s sad duty to report that John Heard has passed away at the age of 71 years old. Circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated at this time as he was found by a maid in his hotel room.

Heard had many memorable roles throughout his career including Chilly Scenes of Winter, Heart Beat, Cutter’s Way, Cat People, C.H.U.D., After Hours, Big, Beaches, Awakenings, Rambling Rose, The Pelican Brief, My Fellow Americans, Snake Eyes, Animal Factory, Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and Sharknado.