Cape Town – TMZ reported on Saturday that John Heard best known for his role in Home Alone has died.
The 72-year-old actor was found dead in a hotel where he was recovering after having back surgery.
According to TMZ the coroner is investigating his death but no foul is suspected.
Heard’s most iconic role was that of Peter McCallister, the father in Home Alone.
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He also starred in Big, Beaches, Gladiator, Pelican Brief and the Sopranos for which he earned an Emmy nomination.