Actor Edward Woodward Dies At 79

From IMDB News:
British actor Edward Woodward, best known for his lead role in the 1973 cult classic "The Wicker Man" and a veteran of the stage, died on Monday aged 79, his agent said.

It is reported he had been ill for several months and passed away at a hospital surrounded by members of his family.

Woodward has appeared in over 20 feature films and 70 TV series or movies.

In the United States he was perhaps best known for his starring role in the 1980s television series "The Equalizer."