
In recent years, Brimley’s pitchwork for Liberty Mutual had turned him into an internet sensation for his drawn out pronunciation of diabetes as “diabeetus.” He owned the pronunciation in a tweet that drew hundreds of thousands of likes earlier this year.īrimley is survived by is wife Beverly and three sons. Duvall’s encouragement led Brimley to seek more prominent acting roles and his career took off after his appearance in 1979’s “The China Syndrome,” according to a biography prepared by Turner Classic Movies.īrimley had a recurring role as a blacksmith on “The Waltons” and the 1980s prime-time series “Our House.” In 1993’s John Grisham adaptation “The Firm,” Brimley starred opposite Tom Cruise as a tough-nosed investigator who deployed ruthless tactics to keep his law firm’s secrets safe.Ī Utah native, Brimley’s Hollywood career started in the late 1960s as a stuntman, where he forged a friendship with Robert Duvall. Though never nominated for an Oscar or Emmy Award, Brimley amassed an impressive list of credits. I’m sad that I will no longer get to hear my friend’s wonderful stories.

Actors : Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Courteney Cox Year : 1988. He had a tough exterior and a tender heart. Download Subtitles Of Cocoon: The Return (1988) For Free In Different Languages French.

“He said what he meant and he meant what he said. “Wilford Brimley was a man you could trust,” Bensky said in a statement.
