Ron Glass, ‘Barney Miller’ and ‘Firefly’ Actor, Dies at 71 (Updated)

Ron Glass, ‘Barney Miller’ and ‘Firefly’ Actor, Dies at 71 (Updated)

Glass’ agent has confirmed to TheWrap that the actor died on Friday night due to respiratory failure.

[...] Read: 'Firefly' Cast Members Pay Tribute to Ron Glass: 'One of the Greatest Actors'

Sci-fi fans best know Glass for playing Shepherd Derrial Book on Joss Whedon’s short-lived series “Firefly” and its followup movie “Serenity.”

In addition to his work as an actor, Glass was a leader in the California Buddhist community.

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