Roy Scheider passed away yesterday after a 2 year battle with myeloma but it is also being reported at this time that he died of complications from a staph infection. So the exact cause of death is unknown. He was nominated for an Oscar for his roles in the French Connection and All That Jazz. However, he is best known for his role as thankless police chief Brody in the movie Jaws. That film was the first to make over $100 million and is said to be the beginning of the blockbuster movie era. Three years later he repeated his role in the sequel Jaws 2. While he had been well known in Hollywood, he was not a household name until the Jaws series of films.
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Rest in Peach Chief Brody!! We will miss you!
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