Veteran actor Tom Troupe, known for his appearances in classic TV series like Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, and Cheers, has died at 97.

Veteran actor Tom Troupe has died. He was 97. Troupe passed away due to natural causes at his Beverly Hills home on Sunday morning, his spokesperson confirmed to several media outlets. Troupe’s nephew, Mark Cocanougher, also shared the sad news on Instagram.

Troupe also co-wrote and starred in the 1968 movie “Sofi” and continued to appear in stage productions such as “The Lion in Winter,” “Fathers Day” and “The Gin Game.” His late wife Carole Cook, who died in 2023, also co-started in the productions.