In a cast filled with memorable characters, Al Matthews enhanced the performances of those around him with his portrayal of Sergeant Apone in Aliens, and we're sad to share the news that the actor and real-life Marine veteran has passed away at the age of 75.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, via the "Spanish international news agency Efe and the El Pais newspaper," Matthews passed away at his home in Alicante, Spain. The cause of death is not known at this time.
In addition to playing Sgt. Apone in James Cameron's Aliens, Matthews voiced the cigar-loving character in the video game Aliens: Colonial Marines. While he is perhaps best known as Sgt. Apone, Matthews also appeared in Superman III, Luc Besson's The Fifth Element, the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies, and the upcoming Western The Price of Death. Matthews also inspired the character Sergeant Major Avery Junior Johnson...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, via the "Spanish international news agency Efe and the El Pais newspaper," Matthews passed away at his home in Alicante, Spain. The cause of death is not known at this time.
In addition to playing Sgt. Apone in James Cameron's Aliens, Matthews voiced the cigar-loving character in the video game Aliens: Colonial Marines. While he is perhaps best known as Sgt. Apone, Matthews also appeared in Superman III, Luc Besson's The Fifth Element, the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies, and the upcoming Western The Price of Death. Matthews also inspired the character Sergeant Major Avery Junior Johnson...
- 9/24/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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