Roberts Blossom, best known as the creepy, snow-shoveling neighbor in "Home Alone" who ends up saving the day, died Friday of natural causes in Santa Monica, California.
Blossom appeared in many films before landing the role of "old man Marley" in "Home Alone" including, "Deranged", "The Great Gatsby", "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "Doc Hollywood".
In addition to his acting career, Blossom was a World War II Vet and a well-respected poet.
UPDATE: "Home Alone" director Christopher Columbus released a statement on Blossom's passing ... saying, "We have lost one of cinema's truly great character actors."
He adds, "In 'Home Alone,' Roberts was able to convey a sense of threat and menace, then suddenly peel away those layers, and give a performance of emotional complexity and warmth. He was one of a kind."
He was 87. R.I.P.
Blossom appeared in many films before landing the role of "old man Marley" in "Home Alone" including, "Deranged", "The Great Gatsby", "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "Doc Hollywood".
In addition to his acting career, Blossom was a World War II Vet and a well-respected poet.
UPDATE: "Home Alone" director Christopher Columbus released a statement on Blossom's passing ... saying, "We have lost one of cinema's truly great character actors."
He adds, "In 'Home Alone,' Roberts was able to convey a sense of threat and menace, then suddenly peel away those layers, and give a performance of emotional complexity and warmth. He was one of a kind."
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