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He passed away at his home in Lakeville, Connecticut, with his family by his side.
A cause of death was not released.
He once said, Play drama as comedy and comedy as drama.
He claimed this to be his secret weapon.
Throughout Torns career, critics praised his work on stage.
Rip Torn was married to actress Ann Wedgeworth with whom he had a daughter, Danae Torn.
He had two children with actress Amy Wright Katie and Claire Torn.