Prison Break Actor Stacy Keach Dies at 85 After Heart Failure

American actor Stacy Keach, best known for his roles in Prison Break and the Mike Hammer television series, has died at the age of 85.

Keach reportedly passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his home in Magdalenka, Poland, following a prolonged battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure.

His wife, Małgosia Tomassi Keach, announced his death in a statement. She described him as a courageous man whose resilience remained evident throughout his personal life and acting career.

“It is with profound sadness and a broken heart that I announce the passing of my darling husband, Stacy Keach. After a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure, Stacy peacefully departed this world,” she said.

Stacy Keach’s career in film and television

Keach began his acting career on Broadway in the 1960s before moving into film during the following decade. He gained wider recognition after starring alongside Faye Dunaway in the 1971 film Doc.

He later became widely recognised for playing private investigator Mike Hammer in television productions such as Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer and The New Mike Hammer.

His other screen appearances included Prison Break, Blue Bloods, Titus, The Long Riders, Nebraska and The Bourne Legacy.

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He also portrayed Barabbas in the biblical miniseries Jesus of Nazareth. Beyond television and film, Keach earned recognition for his Shakespearean performances and received a Tony Award nomination for his stage work.

Across a career spanning more than six decades, he accumulated over 200 film and television credits.

Actor previously suffered a heart attack

Keach came from a family with strong connections to the entertainment industry. His father, Stacy Keach Sr., was also an actor, while his brother, James Keach, works as an actor and filmmaker.

In 2017, the actor suffered a heart attack while performing on stage in Chicago.

He is survived by his wife, Małgosia, their children, Karolina and Shannon, his grandchildren and other family members.

In her tribute, his wife said his distinctive voice, remarkable spirit and love for his family would remain with them forever.