John Capodice, a beloved actor known for his roles in General Hospital and Ace Ventura, has passed away at the age of 83.
Beloved actor John Capodice has died aged 83 as tributes begin to pour in for the Hollywood and TV legend. Capodice starred in over 150 films and series during his illustrious career with his most popular roles being in General Hospital and alongside Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura.Capodice is survived by his wife Jane and two daughters Tessa De Pierro and Cassandra Hansen. The Chicago native's career first took off in 1978 when he landed a role on popular daytime drama Ryan’s Hope.
In the following years he remained on TV and had key roles in shows such as Spenser: For Hire, The Equalizer and Moonlighting. Throughout his career he tended to appear as either a menacing mobster, a cop or as a relatable working-class man. His career took off in Hollywood after his role in the comedy classic Ace Ventura, where he played a range of roles in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Emmy award winning Wizards of Waverly Place. His final projects before his death included roles as a cab driver in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem in 2023
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