An actor Anthony Guiderawho appeared in films like The Godfather Part III, Armageddon again SpeciesHe died at the age of 65.
Anthony’s wife, Valarie Guideraconfirm the news to TMZ On Tuesday, June 9, he told this publication that his heart suddenly stopped while the couple was at their home in Los Angeles on May 11.
Anthony was rushed to the hospital, where he was put on life support for three weeks.
Doctors later took him off life support, per his earlier directive, so he could be brought home to die a natural death.
Valarie told TMZ that her husband died on Saturday, June 6. The cause of his death has not been released and Anthony’s wife said doctors do not know what caused his heart to stop.
Born in San Francisco, Anthony moved to Paris and traveled the world for nearly ten years while doing commercials and modeling under the name James Guidera.
His film career, however, began in 1990 when he played the role of a security guard (also named Anthony) in the third installment of the film. Father a trilogy.
He later made cameo appearances in shows like Baywatch again Doll Valley before booking a role in a sci-fi horror film Species. The project earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss with her costar Natasha Henstridge.
Anthony Guidera, Natasha Henstridge
MGM/courtesy Everett CollectionOutside of acting, Anthony and Valarie volunteer at a “spiritual foundation” in Palos Verdes Estates, California, called Astara. The actor’s name is written online under the organization’s volunteers.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Pastor Anthony,” the organization wrote in a statement. Instagram on Saturday. “We are devastated and trying to breathe through the impossible, taking each moment as it comes. Please hold his eternal light in your hearts and his family in your prayers.”
Later Astara does a special blessing and prayer during the Sunday Holy Place.
As friends and family continue to mourn Anthony’s death, Valarie is expressing her gratitude for the well-wishes pouring in online.
In response to a friend’s tribute to Anthony with InstagramValarie was quick to show her appreciation with kind and thoughtful words.
“Tina and Brad – the death of the man who held my heart and shared my soul is heartbreaking,” she wrote in the comments section. “Thank you for walking through the happy moments of life with us, for the unforgettable celebrations, the endless smiles and being an important part of our very short story.”
