Max Payne star James McCaffrey has sadly passed away at the age of 65, with many paying tribute to the actor. A representative for James confirmed to TMZ that he died on Sunday after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that affects white blood cells.
The rep shared: "One of Dick Wolf's proteges ("Swift Justice"), McCaffrey went on to a successful 35 year career in television and film. Trained at the Actor's Studio, he never lost his love for creating characters; however, his good looks often pushed him toward leading man roles."
James is most famous for providing the voice for Max Payne in the video game series. He even made a cameo in the movie version of the game, where he played an FBI agent trying to catch Max.
He also voiced characters in other video games like Thomas Zane in Alex Wake and Alex Casey in the sequel, Alex Wake 2. On TV, he was known for his role as Jimmy Keefe in the FX show Rescue Me, appearing in 56 episodes between 2004 and 2011.
His other TV credits include Law and Order: SVU, Blue Bloods, She's Gotta Have It, As the World Turns, Sex in the City, and Meghan Markle's popular show Suits. James lived in Larchmont, New York, and leaves behind his wife, Rochelle Bostrom, and daughter Tiernan.
Kevin Dillon from "Entourage" shared a sweet message for his buddy online. He posted a picture of them both looking sharp in suits and said: "#rip James McCaffrey we were lucky to have known you. My best friend you will be missed."
People on the internet also said goodbye to the actor. One fan tweeted: "James McCaffrey, along with Sam Lake, brought Max Payne to life like no one else could," and "McCaffrey's voice and Lake's writing perfectly encapsulated the eternal struggle Max was dealt. James was one of the best VAs in the industry and it's incredibly saddening to see him gone."
Another person added: "RIP to a godd**n legend," and "James McCaffrey has one of the most instantly recognizable voices in media and he could [breathe] so much life into his roles. I am genuinely heartbroken we won't get to hear his voice in more new games or mediums."
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