Beloved 'Godfather' Actor Anthony Guidera Passes Away at 65

Actor Anthony Guidera, who appeared in movies like The Godfather Part III, Armageddon, and Species, has died at the age of 65.

Anthony's wife, Valarie Guidera, confirmed the news, telling that his heart stopped suddenly while the couple were at their Los Angeles home on May 11.

Anthony was rushed to the hospital, where he was put on life support for three weeks.

Doctors later took him off life support, per his prior directive, so he could be brought home for a natural death.

Valarie told that her husband died on Saturday, June 6. His cause of death has not been revealed and Anthony's wife said the doctors have no idea what made his heart stop.

Born in San Francisco, Anthony moved to Paris and traveled around the world for about a decade while making commercials and modeling under the name James Guidera.

His film career took off in 1990 when he landed the role of a bodyguard in the third installment of the Godfather trilogy.

He later made cameo appearances on shows such as Baywatch and Valley of the Dolls before booking a role in the sci-fi horror film Species.

Outside of acting, Anthony and Valarie volunteered at a spiritual foundation in Palos Verdes Estates, California, called Astara.

Astara announced the passing of Reverend Anthony, saying they are devastated and trying to breathe through the impossible.

As friends and family continue to mourn Anthony's death, Valarie is expressing her gratitude for the well-wishes surfacing online.