Catch up with the cast of this Christmas action classic.
Based on the 1979 novelNothing Lasts Foreverby Roderick Thorp, theJohn McTiernan-directed actioner debuted at No.
Night Shyamalanthriller,The Sixth Sense(1999).
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In February 2023, Willis was diagnosed withfrontotemporal dementia.
In fact, Rickman was cast after producerJoel Silvercaught a performance of him in the celebrated play.
On Jan. 14, 2016, Rickmandied at the age of 69from pancreatic cancer.
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After 60-plus years in the industry, the two-time Emmy nominee is still going strong.
Al Powell inDie Hard, and laterDie Hard 2.
In the years sinceFamily Matters, VelJohnson has appeared on numerous TV shows in guest-starring parts.
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In 1960, he was one of four actors to share the Golden Globe for Most Promising Male Newcomer.
Shigeta died in his sleep at the age of 85 in July 2014.
By the time he filmedDie Hard, he had been plying his trade professionally for nearly 20 years.
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He is set to reprise his role as Walter Peck in the2023Ghostbusters: Afterlifesequel.
The Russian-born dancer-actor was a classmate and friend of Mikhail Baryshnikov, and a member of the Bolshoi Ballet.
In 1979, while touring the United States, he sought political asylum and defected.
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Post-defection, he joined the American Ballet.
Gudonov became a naturalized citizen in 1987, before landing the part of Karl inDie Hard.
Gudonov starred in only four more films following the success of the Christmas action movie.
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