"What an honour": Kevin Costner pays tribute to fallen Yellowstone costar
Kevin Costner has paid tribute to his Yellowstone costar Dabney Coleman, who has passed away at the age of 92.
Coleman, who played the role of John Dutton, Sr. in the Paramount drama, died on Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, according to his daughter Quincy Coleman, who broke the news in a statement to The Associated Press.
She said he "took his last earthly breath peacefully and exquisitely."
“My father crafted his time here on earth with a curious mind, a generous heart, and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humour that tickled the funny bone of humanity. As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery,” she said.
Yellowstone shared the news on Instagram with the message, "We're saddened by the passing of the Dabney Coleman, a legendary actor and member of the Yellowstone family."
Kevin Costner stars as John Dutton, the son of Dabney's character on the show, paid tribute to the late actor as he shared a powerful flashback scene from the season 2 finale to his Instagram.
Along with a photo from the moving TV moment, Costner wrote, "One of the most heart wrenching scenes I've been a part of. What an honor to have gotten to work with Dabney Coleman. May he rest in peace."
Fans left thoughtful comments about Dabney's performance as John Dutton, Sr. on the show, with one person writing, "Most touching scene of the whole show when he played that part! He will be greatly missed."
Dabney earned his first acting credit in an episode of Naked City in 1961, before he went on to appear in countless TV spots over the course of his career, including The Donna Reed Show, I Dream of Jeannie, Columbo, Law & Order: SVU, Recess The Guardian, Boardwalk Empire, and Ray Donovan before landing his role on Yellowstone.
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