American Actor Tom Troupe Passes Away at the Age of 97

The death of the veteran American actor Tom Troupe, known for his prominent roles in "Mission: Impossible" films and famous TV series, at the age of 97, at his home in Beverly Hills due to natural causes, as announced by his family to "The Sun" newspaper.

He passed away a few days after celebrating his birthday, marking the end of a successful artistic career that spanned decades in cinema, theater, and television. This painful event comes more than two years after the death of his wife, actress Carol Cook, who passed away in January 2023.

Tom Troupe leaves behind a rich artistic legacy, starting in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, then moving to New York in 1948 to study acting at the Herbert Berghof School. After his participation in the Korean War, he ventured into the world of art through Broadway, where he played the role of "Peter Van Daan" in the play "The Diary of Anne Frank" in 1957.

He then headed to Los Angeles to launch his television and film career, participating in famous works such as "The Fugitive," "Star Trek," and "CHiPs," in addition to films like "My Own Private Idaho" and the series "Cagney & Lacey." He was also known for his theatrical performances, whether in works like "The Lion in Winter" and "The Gin Game" with his late wife, or in solo shows like "Crazy Memoirs" which he contributed to writing.

He was mourned by his family, including his son Christopher Troupe, his son's wife Becky Coulter, his granddaughter Ashley Troupe, as well as several relatives, who requested donations to the "Entertainment Community Fund" or the "Pasadena Humane Society" instead of floral arrangements, in a gesture befitting his known humanity.