James Rebhorn
Reborn fought a long battle with skin cancer.

American actor James Rebhorn, well known for his role as the father of Claire Danes' Carrie Mathison on Homeland, passed away at the age of 65. He was suffering from skin cancer.

"He had been diagnosed in 1992 but fought it and continued to work as an actor," his agent Dianne Busch told E! News in a statement. "He had been at home receiving hospice care for the last two weeks. His family was with him. He will be greatly missed."

Rebhorn's career spanned for more than five decades in countless roles on broadway, television and film. He also appeared in popular shows The Practice, Boston Legal, and 30 Rock, movies such as Cold Mountain (2003), Real Steel (2011) and The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012).

Celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to the actor.

So sad to hear about the passing of James Rebhorn. He played my dad in Sleepwalk With Me. I feel so lucky to have known such a great person.

— Mike Birbiglia (@birbigs) March 23, 2014

Sad news about James Rebhorn. No matter the role, he was always comforting to watch. Effortless.

— Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) March 23, 2014

Shocked and saddened to hear of James Rebhorn's passing. Jim was a consummate actor with whom I had the pleasure to work when we were young.

— Frances Fisher (@Frances_Fisher) March 23, 2014

James Rebhorn was a fine stage actor for yrs before his stellar turns on “Homeland” & “Enlightened” http://t.co/sKRzRucUbS

— Frank Rich (@frankrichny) March 23, 2014

James Rebhorn, RIP. On behalf of all film buffs, we took for granted you'd always be there & be great, 'cause you always were.

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) March 23, 2014
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