Character actor John Quade dies at 71

LOS ANGELES - John Quade, who played the heavy in several Clint Eastwood movies and was the sheriff in the TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 71.

His wife Gwen says Quade died in his sleep of natural causes Sunday at his home in the Southern California desert town of Rosamond.

Quade had dozens of TV and movie roles in a career that spanned more than a quarter-century. His movies included “Papillon” and “High Plains Drifter.”

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RIP Cholla

Character actors are the backbone of movie casting success. They aren't as well known but without them the lead actors couldn't shine.

Thanks to John Quade for his contribution to the film industry.

I remember this guy. I saw him in a lot of movies.

May he rest in peace.

I remember him also RIP.