Robert Prosky Passes Away at 77

The Washington Post reports that Robert Prosky, a well known and highly respected stage and screen actor, died Monday, December 8, at Washington Hospital Center from complications stemming from a heart procedure, he was 77.

A two-time Tony nominee for Glengarry Glen Ross and A Walk in the Woods; Prosky  also appeared on Broadway in Democracy, Twelve Angry Men, and A View from the Bridge. He was an official company member of Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage for over 20 years, and appeared in numerous regional theater productions. 

The actor was most well known to television audiences for his role as Sgt. Stan Jablonski in Hill Street Blues. Additional film and television credits included The Practice, Veronica's Closet, Dead Man Walking, and Mrs. Doubtfire.

Prosky is survived by sons John Prosky and Andy Prosky, John appeared with him in a revival of The Price earlier this year in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.