The Last Word (1979) featured a cast of 43 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (34%) are still alive today and 21 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Bonnie Bartlett, age 97. This film starred Richard Harris and Karen Black.
34% still with us· verified cast26% of full cast · incl. 11 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 34% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 79.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast43 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Richard Harris Danny Travis | Danny Travis | Deceased | 01/10/1930 | 72 | 25/10/2002 | 49 |
 Karen Black Paula Herbert | Paula Herbert | Deceased | 01/07/1939 | 74 | 08/08/2013 | 40 |
 Martin Landau Captain Garrity | Captain Garrity | Deceased | 20/06/1928 | 89 | 15/07/2017 | 51 |
 Dennis Christopher Ben Travis | Ben Travis | Living | 02/12/1950 | 75 | — | 29 |
 Biff McGuire Governor Davis | Governor Davis | Deceased | 25/10/1926 | 94 | 09/03/2021 | 53 |
 Christopher Guest Roger | Roger | Living | 05/02/1948 | 78 | — | 31 |
 Penelope Milford Denise Travis | Denise Travis | Deceased | 23/03/1948 | 77 | 14/10/2025 | 31 |
 Bonnie Bartlett Mrs. Garrity | Mrs. Garrity | Living | 20/06/1929 | 97 | — | 50 |
Jorge Cervera Marshal Perez | Marshal Perez | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Nathan Cook Officer Caine | Officer Caine | Deceased | 09/04/1950 | 38 | 11/06/1988 | 29 |
Linda Dangcil Fabi | Fabi | Deceased | 19/06/1941 | 67 | 07/05/2009 | 38 |
 Alex Henteloff Harry | Harry | Living | 23/05/1942 | 84 | — | 37 |
 Pat McNamara S.W.A.T. Lieutenant | S.W.A.T. Lieutenant | Deceased | 22/07/1933 | 90 | 05/01/2024 | 46 |
 Michael Pataki Dobbs | Dobbs | Deceased | 16/01/1938 | 72 | 15/04/2010 | 41 |
 Natasha Ryan Ellie Travis | Ellie Travis | Living | 14/05/1970 | 56 | — | 9 |
 Charles Siebert Fisher | Fisher | Deceased | 09/03/1938 | 84 | 01/05/2022 | 41 |
 James Staley Brady | Brady | Living | 20/05/1948 | 78 | — | 31 |
 Richard Venture Ellinger | Ellinger | Deceased | 12/11/1923 | 94 | 19/12/2017 | 56 |
 Lillian Adams Information Lady | Information Lady | Deceased | 13/05/1922 | 89 | 25/05/2011 | 57 |
Keith Babcock T.V. Van Technician | T.V. Van Technician | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sandy Champion Police Sergeant | Police Sergeant | Deceased | 04/06/1950 | 65 | 22/06/2015 | 29 |
 Pat Corley Chief Norris | Chief Norris | Deceased | 01/06/1930 | 76 | 11/09/2006 | 49 |
 Dick Christie Medic | Medic | Living | 21/10/1948 | 77 | — | 31 |
Margolyn Curtis Beauty Contestant | Beauty Contestant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lou Cutell Contest M.C. | Contest M.C. | Deceased | 06/10/1930 | 91 | 21/11/2021 | 49 |
Gary Devaney S.W.A.T. Man | S.W.A.T. Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ronald G. Joseph Patrolman | Patrolman | Living | 15/11/1944 | 81 | — | 35 |
 James Jeter Desk Sergeant | Desk Sergeant | Deceased | 15/09/1921 | 85 | 04/03/2007 | 58 |
 Don Keefer Mayor Wenzel | Mayor Wenzel | Deceased | 18/08/1916 | 98 | 07/09/2014 | 63 |
 Bernie Kuby Pharmacist | Pharmacist | Deceased | 06/09/1923 | 84 | 07/07/2008 | 56 |
 Linda Lawrence Miss Dairy Cream | Miss Dairy Cream | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Wayne Lundy S.W.A.T. Man | S.W.A.T. Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Macon McCalman Welfare Caseworker | Welfare Caseworker | Deceased | 30/12/1932 | 72 | 29/11/2005 | 47 |
Boyd Matson T.V. Anchorman | T.V. Anchorman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kathy McCullen Beauty Contestant | Beauty Contestant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Thomas McGowan Man in Crowd | Man in Crowd | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Matthew Murphy S.W.A.T. Man | S.W.A.T. Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jesse Nurse S.W.A.T. Team Leader | S.W.A.T. Team Leader | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Anthony Pena Chuy | Chuy | Living | 18/02/1947 | 79 | — | 32 |
 Paul Ryan Denise's Date | Denise's Date | Deceased | 11/06/1945 | 69 | 23/04/2015 | 34 |
 Penny Santon Mrs. Tempino | Mrs. Tempino | Deceased | 02/09/1916 | 82 | 12/05/1999 | 63 |
Karen McLarty Roger's Assistant | Roger's Assistant | Living | 15/08/1953 | 73 | — | 26 |
 Steven Wright Man in Crowd | Man in Crowd | Living | 06/12/1955 | 70 | — | 24 |