Actor Alan Scarfe has died at the aged of 77, his family has confirmed.

In his obituary, Scarfe's loved ones confirmed he died on April 28 at his family home in Quebec, Canada.

The cause of death has been cited as colon cancer, a disease which also tragically claimed the life of his brother, Britain.

In his obituary, via The Hollywood Reporter, Scarfe's family said: "Alan is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Brian, who also succumbed to the same disease.

"He is also predeceased by his cherished and beautiful wife, Barbara, who passed away from cancer on August 11th, 2019.

"Surviving are his beloved daughter Tosia, and son-in-law Austin, who lived with and cared for Alan up until his death, and without whom Alan, 'would have been lost'.

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"He also leaves behind his brother Colin, son Jonathan Scarfe, and his darling grandchildren Kai and Hunter Scarfe, university students at the University of Victoria, and McGill, respectively."

Scarfe's CV boasts a number of high-profile roles, with many of his on-screen success occurring in the late 20th century.

He played the antagonist in blockbusts Lethal Weapon III and Double Impact at the height of his stardom.

On the small screen, he had roles in US TV dramas Andromeda, Kingdom Hospital, Seven Days, Outer Limits and many more.

He was born on June 8, 1946, in Harpenden, England before his parents, Gladys and Neville, brought the family to Vancouver when he was young.

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