HOLLYWOOD—Actor Jay Benedict, 68, passed away from complications due to COVID-19 on Saturday, April 4, as announced by his management team.
The actor, who appeared in films such as the 1986 sequel “Aliens” and “The Dark Knight Rises” was born on April 11, 1951. He died just one week shy of his 69th birthday. Benedict’s management team announced his passing in a tweet:
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear client Jay Benedict, who this afternoon lost his battle with COVID-19. Our thoughts are with his family.”
Benedict was married to actress Phoebe Scholfield and together they shared two sons, Leopold Benedict and Freddie Benedict. He also had a daughter from a previous marriage.
