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Actor Alon Aboutboul, who appeared in such films as The Dark Knight Rises, London Has Fallen and Munich, has died, according to his rep. He was 60.
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A beloved screen star’s life has been tragically cut short.
Alon Aboutboul, whose onscreen credits include The Dark Knight Rises and London Has Fallen, has died, his rep confirmed to Metro. He was 60.
The Israeli-born actor was found dead at HaBonim Beach in Tel Aviv July 29 after going swimming, the outlet reported citing local publication N12. A cause of death has not been confirmed.
E! News has reached out to Aboutboul’s rep as well as local authorities for comment but has not heard back.
Prior to his passing, Aboutboul—who was dad to four children with wife Shir Bilia—shared what would be his final Instagram Stories post on July 28, reposting a photo of an evening ocean view along with the caption (translated from Hebrew), “An especially beautiful sunrise.”
Aboutboul crossed over into American cinema early in his career, appearing in films like Every Time We Say Goodbye in 1986 and Rambo III two years later. He went on to score roles in big screen projects including Munich and Body of Lies before portraying Russian nuclear physicist Dr. Leonid Pavel in the final film of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy in 2012.
Despite his success in the Western market, the Snowfall alum continued to act in his native country, with his work in the 2003 Israeli comedy-drama Nina’s Tragedies earning him the award for Best Supporting Actor at the Ophir Awards, often referred to as Israel’s Academy Awards. He scored a subsequent Ophir Award nomination for Best Actor for the 2013 drama A Place in Heaven.
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Shortly after Aboutboul’s death, Israel’s Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar said he was “deeply saddened” by the news.
“Over the years, he portrayed a wide range of characters, bringing depth and emotion to them, leaving a profound mark on Israeli culture,” Zohar wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) July 29 via Hebrew translation. “May his memory be blessed.”
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