Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul Actor Mark Margolis Dies at 83 Years Old

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Goh Yi Ling
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A legend has passed on.

Mark Margolis, the actor known for his works such as Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, passed away at the ripe old age of 83 years.

While he may no longer be physically present on earth, his fans will surely remember his work, which many find iconic.

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Here is a look at Margolis’ death and his legacy.

Mark Margolis Dies at Age 83

On Thursday (3 August 2023), Mark Margolis passed away at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He was 83 years old when he passed on.

According to his son, Morgan Margolis, the actor had suffered from a short illness. Morgan Margolis is also an actor and the CEO of Knitting Factory Entertainment.

Margolis leaves behind his wife, Jacqueline, and his son, Morgan.

Mark Margolis Was the Star in the Breaking Bad Series and Its Prequel

For those who watch a lot of American television series, the name Margolis will surely remind you of the Breaking Bad series.

After all, Margolis helmed the role of the former drug kingpin Hector Salamanca for both Breaking Bad and its prequel, Better Call Saul.

Margolis nailed the role of the drug kingpin in a wheelchair who communicated exclusively through the use of a brass bell attached to his wheelchair.

Margolis’s role as Salamanca also led the wider audience to know about Margolis.

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For his role as Salamanca, Margolis earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. This was in 2012.

He Started Out in the Entertainment Industry in the 1970s

Although some may say that Margolis’ big break came when he was at a ripe old age, Margolis actually toiled in the entertainment industry for some time before that.

He began his career on stage after moving to New York and studying under Stella Adler sometime in the 1970s.

For those unaware, Adler is a well-known American actress and acting teacher who hailed from New York.

Margolis was also very passionate about honing his acting skills. During his entertainment career, he undertook roles in more than 50 off-Broadway plays (according to Deadline).

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Some of his other notable works include Brian De Palma’s Scarface (1983), Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Pi (1998), Requiem for a Dream (2000), The Fountain (2006), The Wrestler (2008), Black Swan (2010), and Noah (2014).

For those who miss Margolis, now may be the right time to revisit some of his past works to reminisce about the actor and gush over his acting chops.

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