Canadian actor Scott Hylands dies at 83

Canadian actor Scott Hylands, best known for his starring role in the 1980s police drama "Night Heat" and a later appearance on "Fargo," has died. He was 83. His death was announced by his son, cinematographer Luke Hylands, who shared the news on social media.

Hylands died on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. His son wrote that the family was heartbroken and still processing the loss, describing his father as a "husband, father, actor, director, writer, storyteller, friend, and lover of life." He called Hylands his "forever hero and my best friend."

Born on February 27, 1943, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Hylands studied zoology at the University of British Columbia before switching to theater arts. He began his career on stage, performing off-Broadway in New York and with the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. His screen debut came in 1969 with the film "Daddy's Gone A-Hunting."

Throughout the 1970s, Hylands built a prolific career with roles in films such as "Operation Snafu," "Slipstream," "Earthquake," and "The Boys in Company C." He also guest-starred on numerous television series including "Kung Fu," "The Magician," "Wonder Woman," "Police Story," "The Waltons," and "Hart to...