M. Emmet Walsh, best known for his work as private detective Loren Visser in Blood Simple, has died. He was 88 years old. A ...

M. Emmet Walsh is dead at the age of 88. The grizzled character actor appeared in Hollywood movies across 55 years and was one of the most recognizable "oh yeah, that guy!" performers in the industry.

One of the greatest character actors who has ever lived, M. Emmet Walsh spent more than 50 years carving out a career as a reliable supporting player across well over 200 movie and TV projects.