Wings Hauser, Veteran Character Actor of ‘Vice Squad’ and ‘Young and the Restless,’ Dies at 78

The actor's wife confirms his March 15 death, saying he had a "one of a kind, legendary career" The post Wings Hauser, Veteran Character Actor of ‘Vice Squad’ and ‘Young and the Restless,’ Dies at 78 appeared first on TheWrap.

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Wings Hauser, Veteran Character Actor of ‘Vice Squad’ and ‘Young and the Restless,’ Dies at 78

Wings Hauser, a veteran character actor known for his roles in “Vice Squad’ and “The Young and the Restless,” has died at 78. He reportedly died of natural causes in his Los Angeles home.

“Movie icon Wings Hauser took flight in the arms of his film and music partner, Cali Lili Hauser, at their studio this weekend,” his wife Cali Lili Hauser said in a Instagram statement on Thursday. She went on to outline her husband’s life and career. “Born in Hollywood, proud Academy member and prouder son of Academy Award-winning writer, director, producer Dwight A. Hauser and loving mother Geraldine T. Hauser, Wings Hauser’s one of a kind, legendary career spanned 58 years in movies, TV and music, working alongside many of the greatest artists in the industry and earning their respect.”

She concluded her remarks by asking his fans and followers to wish him farewell through their support of his family’s independent works.

“His recent and upcoming releases along with his living wish is handing the torch to the love of his life, Cali, requesting she continue the work embodying their partnership, their love story and honoring his legacy,” she shared. “Wings asks movie and music lovers in lieu of flowers or cards that they please show ongoing support for current and future projects by the award-winning sustainable indie film and music studio, a sea-life and butterfly sanctuary hand-built by the Hausers (Cali Lili Indies ™) Cali Lili Indies Pictures Words Music In Motion FeMt0 Studi0 releasing social / environmental justice themed films and songs, as well as monarch butterflies and the source of both title and Entertainment.”