Death of American Actor Charles Grodin, Star of "Beethoven"

American actor Charles Grodin, aged 86, has passed away, known for his diverse roles and comedic performances in several films, most notably "Beethoven," according to his son Nicholas. Grodin had a supporting role as an obstetrician in Roman Polanski's famous film "Rosemary's Baby" before shining alongside Robert De Niro in the comedy "Midnight Run" and in the 1976 remake of "King Kong." However, the film that made him widely known to the public was the popular comedy "Beethoven" in 1992, where he played the lead role alongside a large St. Bernard dog. Nicholas Grodin stated that his father Charles, who was suffering from bone marrow cancer, died at his home in Wilton, in the eastern United States. Notable American comedian Steve Martin commented on Twitter, saying, "I am very sad to hear this news. He was one of the funniest people I ever met." Charles Grodin, born in Pittsburgh in 1935, began his career on stage and moved to Broadway in the early 1960s before starting to take on often supporting roles in film. In the 1990s, he had his own talk show and appeared frequently on other television programs.