Bo Hopkins Death Cause: He was known for his roles in classics like American Graffiti, The Wild Bunch, Midnight Express, and The Getaway died on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the age of 80. Here’s how did Hopkins die, what was his cause of death, who are his family, net worth, funeral service details, and others.
What happened to Bo Hopkins?
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The news of Bo Hopkins being dead was revealed via his official website. It stated the following:
“It is with great sadness that we announce that Bo has passed away. Bo loved hearing from his fans from around the world and although he was unable to respond to every email over the last few years, he appreciated hearing from each and every one of you.”
Who was Bo Hopkins? Wiki Bio
Bo Hopkins’ real full name was William Hopkins. He was born on February 2, 1942, in Greenville, SC. His father died when he was just 9. He changed his first name to Bo after playing the role in Bus Stop. It was his first off-Broadway play. Hopkins’ mother and grandmother raised the actor. Later on, he got to know that he was an adopted child, and went to meet his biological parents.
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Bo Hopkins’ Career
At the age of 16, Hopkins did service in the US Army. Then, he changed his field to work and shifted to acting career. He got experience in summer stock productions and landed some guest roles in TV shows.
Bo rose to fame during 1969 and 1979 when he played key supporting roles in films. He debuted in feature films with The Wild Bunch and played the role of Crazy Lee in 1969. Then, director Sam Peckinpah landed him another supporting role in The Getaway (1972). Afterwards, he starred in White Lightning (1973), Posse (1975), The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing (1973), Midnight Express (1978), American Graffiti (1973), and The Bounty Hunter (1989).
Besides films, Hopkins also acted in TV shows such as The Rockford Files (1974), Charlie’s Angels (1976), The A-Team (1983), Hotel (1983), Dynasty (1981), and Matt Houston (1982).
In the beginning, the actor used to play heavy trigger happy cowboys or sadistic rednecks. Later on, he played law abiding role. The last film of Hopkins was Hillbilly Elegy which was released in 2020. Ron Howard directed it.
Bo Hopkins’ Family
He left behind his wife, Sian Eleanor Green (32), his son – Matthew Hopkins, and his daughter Jane Hopkins.
| Wife | Sian Eleanor Green |
| Daughter | Jane Hopkins |
| Son | Matthew Hopkins |
How did Bo Hopkins die? Cause of Death
On May 27, Hopkins died at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys. He died of a heart attack as revealed by his wife Sian. He was a favorite actor of Sam Peckinpah.
Bo Hopkins Net Worth 2022
At the time of his death, Bo Hopkins had a net worth of about $3 million approx. Most of the wealth was earned from the acting career as he had over 130 acting credits tohis name.
| Net Worth: | $3 Million |
| Date of Birth: | Feb 2, 1942 (80 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Actor, Soldier |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
Bo Hopkins Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 m) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lbs) |
| Waist | 36 inches |
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