Art Evans, the versatile actor known for his work in Die Hard 2 and A Soldier’s Story, died on December 21, 2024, at the age of 82. His wife, Babe Evans, confirmed his death and issued a statement saying that Evans died of complications from diabetes, a disease he had fought for several years.
Babe Evans who hails from Los Angeles, California, is an actress who has played roles in TV shows such as the MTV comedy series, The Hard Times of RJ Berger (2010). She also played a role in Lincoln Heights (2006) which was a drama series that aired on ABC Family (IMDB).
However, there is no data available on how the two of them met and married each other. What we do know is that the couple had two sons Ogadae and Sage. Sage tragically died in 2016, leaving Ogadae as their only son.
As she talked about her husband's legacy. Babe grieved and said one last goodbye to her husband.
"His laughter, passion, and love of life will be deeply missed. While our hearts are heavy, we celebrate the legacy of joy and inspiration he leaves behind."
In an interview with Art Evans' representatives, LyNea Bell and Charleen McGuire highlighted Evans' impact beyond being an actor. They said:
"Art was a remarkable talent who touched many lives with his work, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him."
A peek into Art Evans’ legacy as an actor
Art Evans was born on March 27, 1942, in Berkeley, California. During almost his 40 years of acting, he has accumulated more than 120 credits.
His acting journey began on stage which also included James Baldwin’s play The Amen Corner, staged on Broadway in 1965. Art Evans began his own transition to film and television during the 1970s, through movies like Sisters and Death Wish.
Evans’ cinematic breakout role was in the critically acclaimed war drama A Soldier’s Story (1984), in which he played Private James Wilkie. It was followed by his signature role as Leslie Barnes in Die Hard 2 (1990), in which he starred as a central character opposite Bruce Willis’ John McClane (USA Today).
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Evans’ long résumé featured notable roles in Fright Night, Christine, Tales from the Hood, and School Daze, which was nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture award.
As successful as he was in film, he had a huge presence on television too, appearing in shows like MASH, Hill Street Blues, The X-Files, and Monk.
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