John heard actor bio

John Heard, the actor best known for his roles in "Home Alone" and "The Sopranos," has died, the Santa Clara Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed to CBS News.

John heard actor bio

He was 71.

Early reports from TMZ said Heard was found dead in his hotel room in Palo Alto, California.

Earlier this week, representatives for Heard told TMZ the actor underwent minor back surgery at Stanford Medical Center on Wednesday.

They said he planned to stay at the hotel during his recovery.

His appearance manager, Dominic Mancini, told CBS News that Heard was an amazing talent.

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"I spoke with John last week and he mentioned he was focused on improving his health and was having a procedure done to help his back pain. I called his cell phone and there is no answer," he said.

Mancini added, "I don't have contact with anyone in his family.

I will miss John. He was truly one of a kind and an amazing talent. His blend of comedy and quirkiness was unmatched."

Heard is widely known for his portrayal of Peter McCallis