Tom Noonan death: Manhunter and RoboCop 2 star was 74

Actor appeared in films including ‘Heat’ and ‘What Happened Was...’ CultureFilmNewsTom Noonan death: Manhunter and RoboCop 2 star was 74Actor appeared in films including ‘Heat’ and ‘What Happened Was...’Carsen Holaday in New York Wednesday 18 February 2026 11:24 ESTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverActor Tom Noonan has died at 74 (Getty Images)Your support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read moreTom Noonan, the actor best known for his roles in RoboCop 2 and Manhunter, has died at 74.Actor Karen Sillas, Noonan’s friend and former co-star, announced his death Wednesday on social media, saying that he had “passed peacefully” Saturday.“My dear friend and co-star, Tom Noonan passed peacefully on Valentine’s Day 2026,” Sillas wrote in her since-deleted Instagram announcement. “Working with him in his original off Broadway play, What Happened Was…, at the Paradise Factory Theatre in the early nineties, was a turning point for me and my career that still resonates throughout my life and work as an actor.”Sillas went on to remember the film adaptation of Noonan’s play was one of the most “iconic Indies in America cinema.”She continued, “What a privilege and crazy fun it was working with this man and calling him my friend to the end … may his Legacy continue to shine on.”More to follow...More aboutDeathJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next