Jaws star Roy Scheider dies, aged 75
Roy Scheider, the actor best known for his role as the beleaguered police force chief Martin Brody in 'Jaws', has died. He was 75.
The two-time Academy Award campaigner died of complications from multiple myeloma, a cancer of the rakehell cells, at the Myeloma Establish for Research and Therapy at the University of Arkansas for Medical examination Sciences in Little Rock.
Infirmary representative Leslie Taylor said the thespian had been treated in that location for the disease at different times over the past two years.
Newly Jersey-born Scheider earned his low gear Oscar nomination (Best Support Histrion) in 1971 for 'The French Connection'.
Eight age later on he was nominated for the Topper Actor Oscar for his carrying into action in 'All That Jazz'.
Among his other credits were 'Klute', 'Marathon Man', 'Still of the Night' and the TV hazard series 'SeaQuest DSV'.
K.I.F.O.T.H.
