Rutger Hauer Has Passed Away

Whether you knew him as replicant Roy Batty in Blade Runner or John Ryder in The Hitcher, Rutger Hauer is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile actors of the last six decades, and it is with deep sadness that we share the news of his passing away at the age of 75.

Multiple sources, including The Hollywood Reporter, have reported the news of Hauer's passing. According to THR, Hauer's agent, Steve Kenis, let them know that Hauer passed away last Friday at his home in the Netherlands following "a short illness," with his funeral taking place among his family on Wednesday.

An actor with more than 170 credits to his name (according to IMDb), Hauer always brought authenticity to his wide range of roles, from the aforementioned Batty and Ryder to Joseph Peach in Channel Zero: Butcher's Block, Van Helsing in Dario Argento's Dracula 3D, Heymar 'Wulfgar' Reinhardt in Nighthawks, Niall Brigant on True Blood, the titular hobo in Hobo with a Shotgun, and the vampire Kurt Barlow in the 2004 TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's ’Salem's Lot. His upcoming roles include a key performance in the horror movie The Sonata and the Ghost of Christmas Future in a new Christmas Carol miniseries.

There was nothing normal about a Hauer performance, and that's what made him and his work so special. We'll always miss Hauer and what he brought to new projects, but we'll always have his onscreen legacy to revisit and cherish, as well as the stories of those who worked with the legendary actor. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.