David Huddleston, a noted character actor who was most famously known for the titular role in “The Big Lebowski” died Tuesday at 85. Although he is in only a few scenes in the film, he crosses paths with Jeff Bridges’ Lebowski character, aka “The Dude,” after a group of gang members attack “The Dude” mistaking him for Huddleston’s millionaire Lebowski. His wife, Sarah Koeppe, told the Los Angeles Times that he died of kidney and lung disease in Santa Fe, N.M.Huddleston’s character in the 1998 “The Big Lebowski” epitomized the types of characters he was known for ― big dons or capos and tempestuous men. Though the film was not a hit when it first premiered, it has since become a huge cult sensation with a devoted fan base. Huddleston is survived by his wife.

Source: Huffington Post August 04, 2016 23:03 UTC