Basic Instinct star Denis Arndt dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 86

He starred opposite Sharon Stone in the iconic 1992 thriller.

Basic Instinct star Denis Arndt dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 86
Actor Denis Arndt has died at 86 (Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Denis Arndt, who starred opposite Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct, has died at 86.

The Washington-born actor’s death is believed to have been unexpected, but no cause has been given.

It was reported by the local outlet Ashland News that he suffered a stroke in 2019, but made a full recovery.

He made his movie debut in The Magical World of Disney in 1974 and went on to earn a Tony nomination for his role as Alex Priest in the play Heisenberg, 2017.

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