Peter Jason, a character actor known for his roles in “Deadwood,” “48 Hrs.” and “Prince of Darkness,” along with his many television appearances, died Thursday in his West Hollywood home. He was 80. Jason’s death was confirmed by a rep from Tribesmen Pictures,

He was especially memorable in ‘48 Hrs.’ and ‘They Live’ after working for Howard Hawks and Orson Welles early on.

Carpenter paid homage to his dear friend.Peter Jason, the prolific character actor whose work in film and television spanned nearly six decades, died Thursday at 80.The cause of death was not made immediately available.