Peter Falk, the Emmy-winning star of 'Columbo,'has died . He was 83.
CBS Radio News confirmed via a family spokesperson that Falk died on the evening of June 23.
Falk was best known to audiences as Lt.Columbo in the NBC / ABC police series . The last episode aired on ABC in 2003.
Besides the hit drama , Falk was nominated for two Academy Awards,for 1960s 'Murder , INC' and 1961s Pocketful of Miracles'his last credited film role was the 2009 flick 'American Cowslip' opposite Cloris Leachman and Diane Ladd.
In 1956 , Falk made his Broadway deput in 'Diary of a Scoundrel ' Following several films and TV work , Falk won a Tony in 1972 for his performance in the 'The Prisoner of Second Avenue , after Columbo ; Falk is probably best known as the grandfather and narrator of 1987s The Princess Bride.
Falk is survived by wife Shera Danese and adopted daughters Jackie and Catherine . After Falk fell ill following a surgical procedure in 2009 , Shera Danese released a statement on peterfalk.com, placing the site on hiatus.
Falk suffered from demenita and late in his life he reportedly could not recall his most famous character , 'Columbo.'
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