<p>Tony Award-nominated veteran actor Denis Arndt passed away at the age of 86.</p>
<p>According to Deadline, his family confirmed his passing in an obituary, remembering him as a talented and passionate individual who lived life to the fullest.</p>
<p>Arndt's remarkable career spanned over five decades, with notable performances on stage and screen.</p>
<p>Born on February 23, 1939, in Issaquah, Washington, Arndt served as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, earning two Purple Hearts.</p>
<p>As per Deadline, after the war, he began his acting career in Seattle, eventually moving to regional theater and later, Broadway.</p>
<p>His regional theater credits include productions at the Seattle Rep, Arizona Theatre Company, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where he performed title roles in 'King Lear' and 'Coriolanus.'</p>
<p>In 2017, Arndt received a Tony nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Alex in Simon Stephens' 'Heisenberg,' opposite Mary-Louise Parker.</p>
<p>Arndt's screen career began in the 1970s, with appearances in popular TV shows such as 'Murder, She Wrote,' 'CSI,' and 'Grey's Anatomy.'</p>
<p>He also had notable film roles, including the iconic interrogation scene in 'Basic Instinct' (1992) and a part in 'Undisputed' (2002) alongside Wesley Snipes and Ving Rhames.</p>
<p>In their heartfelt obituary, Arndt's family remembered him as a charismatic and passionate individual who lived life on his own terms.</p>
<p>"In his own way, Dad lived his life as a full and generous performance... His legacy, both on and off stage, will live on in the hearts of family, friends, and community members."</p>
<p>As per Deadline, Arndt's family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, people follow their passion and live life to the fullest, as he did.</p>
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