‘Godfather’, ‘Simpsons’ Character Actor Alex Rocco Dies at 79

It's being reported that famed character actor Alex Rocco has died at the age of 79. The Hollywood legend had roles in the likes of The Godfather, The Simpsons, A Bug's Life and more recently in the Starz series Magic City.

The Hollywood Reporter notes that Rocco died this past Saturday. His death was announced on Facebook with no details being released. His daughter Jennifer was the one who announced his death, writing, "Alex Rocco aka Alessandro Federico Petricone, Jr. passed away just hours ago on July 18, 2015. February 29, 1936 – July 18, 2015 RIP Dad, be with Mom and Marc....I will see you but not for a while...."

Check out the full post, alongside some photographs of the family and then some, over on Facebook.

Since his death, Rocco's daughter has been posting various videos honoring his work, including an interview:

Along with the projects mentioned above, Rocco was a versatile actor, appearing in Get Shorty, Family Guy and even Starsky and Hutch.

Variety reports that he's survived by his wife Shannon Wilcox, his aforementioned daughter Jennifer, his son Lucien and his grandson.

Take a look at some Twitter reactions below:

RIP our beloved Alex Rocco - https://t.co/8vlSk9uBUz via @TheAVClub #ArthurEvans - an honor to have known & loved you

— Kelly Lynch (@kellylynch) July 19, 2015

RIP Alex Rocco aka Moe Green in the Godfather. Pour one out and/or shoot someone in the eye in his memory. — Bill Corbett (@BillCorbett) July 19, 2015

Had the honor of working with Alex Rocco in his last role. Great guy. Great actor! #moegreen #RIP — marc maron (@marcmaron) July 19, 2015

RIP Alex Rocco. Permanent spot in cinema history thanks to The Godfather, but also, decades of sharp sitcom work, most recently in Episodes.

— Mark Harris (@MarkHarrisNYC) July 19, 2015

RIP Alex Rocco. You don't come to Las Vegas and talk to a man like Moe Greene like that. — Peter Avellino (@PeterAPeel) July 19, 2015