Some notable entries in Mr. Kristofferson's cinematic resume include the 1976 version of A Star is Born, which co-starred Barbara Streisand, as well as the action-comedy Convoy and the sci-fi thriller Millennium. And that's all on top of continuing his work as a country singer, up until his retirement in 2001.

The actor who brought Eric Brooks, a.k.a. Blade, to life for more than 20 years has expressed his respect and condolences to Kris Kristofferson's family.

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