Ed Bernard, a series regular on such hit series Police Woman and The White Shadow, has died in Northridge, CA, his family has announced. He was 86.
His January 23 death was announced on Facebook. A cause was not disclosed.
“While the world knew him as a star, his family knew him as a devoted father, a proud grandfather, and a man of deep curiosity,” the statement reads. “Ed was a true ‘foodie’ who loved sushi and healthy cooking, a lifelong learner, and a man of great faith. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 44 years, Shirley Mae Bernard, who passed in 2005.”
Born on July 4, 1939, in Philadelphia, Bernard made his film debut in 1971’s Shaft, portraying the Harlem militant Peerce who came to the assistance of the title character played by Richard Roundtree.
Subsequent film roles came quickly, with appearances
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