‘80s and ’90s actor dead at 85: ‘He fought for so long’
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 1:55 AM · 1 min read
Stacy Keach, best known for his TV role as detective Mike Hammer on TV in the 1980s and ’90s, died Tuesday at his home in Poland at the age of 85.