Actor Robert Dix dead at 83

IANS  |  Los Angeles 

Robert Dix, best known for his role in the 1956 film "Forbidden Planet", died of respiratory failure at a hospital here. He was 83.

The son of late passed away on Monday, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

Apart from "Forbidden Planet", Robert had appeared in many horror movies and police TV shows.

Some of his include "Frankenstein's Daughter", "Deadwood 76", "Blood of Dracula's Castle" and "Five Bloody Graves".

He is survived by his wife Lynette, children and Robert, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The funeral will take place at in on Friday.

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First Published: Wed, August 08 2018. 15:44 IST