John Kirby: key obituary facts
Is John Kirby dead? Yes. John Kirby died on July 15, 2026, at age 75.
Cause of death: John Kirby's cause of death was reported as ALS.
What was John Kirby known for?
John Kirby was an American actor.
More about John Kirby
Occupations: Actor, acting coach.
John Kirby, an American actor and acting coach, died on July 15, 2026, at age 75.
He was known for playing Frank, the bartender, in the miniseries “Nutcracker: Money, Madness and Murder.” Kirby also worked as an acting coach on films including “Peter Pan” and “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” and was a frequent collaborator of Jim Caviezel. His television credits included guest roles on “Maude,” “Sanford and Son,” “The Fall Guy,” “Eight Is Enough,” “Airwolf” and “M*A*S*H,” and he appeared in films such as “Almost Summer” and “Dracula’s Dog.” Diagnosed with ALS in 2023, he died of the disease.