Former Charles Cyphers, who famously played the role of Sheriff Leigh Brackett in the , has On Tuesday fans were heartbroken as it was announced that the famed horror star passed away after battling brief illness in Tuscan, Arizona. The news of the beloved star's death was confirmed by his business manager Chris Roe and has been met with an outpour of loving tributes from fans and former co-stars. In a statement, Roe told : "Charles was a lovable and sensitive man.

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