Wings Hauser dead at 78: Vice Squad and The Young and the Restless actor passes away as wife pays tribute
Vice Squad actor Wings Hauser has died aged 78, his devastated wife announced Wednesday.
The prolific character actor whose career spanned nearly six decades, passed away over the weekend in the arms of his fourth wife Cali Lili Hauser. He died from natural causes.
She wrote in an Instagram statement: ‘Movie icon Wings Hauser took flight in the arms of his film & music partner, Cali Lili Hauser at their studio this weekend.
‘Born in Hollywood, proud Academy member and prouder son of Academy Award winning writer, director, producer Dwight A. Hauser and loving mother Geraldine T. Hauser, Wings Hauser’s one of a kind, legendary career spanned 58 years in movies, tv & music working alongside many of the greatest artists in the industry and earning their respect.
‘His recent and upcoming releases along with his living wish is handing the torch to the love of his life, Cali, requesting she continue the work embodying their partnership, their love story and honoring his legacy.’
Wings – born Gerald Dwight Hauser – was once dubbed ‘the biggest star you’ve never heard’ due to appearing in more than 100 film and television productions since 1967.
Vice Squad actor Wings Hauser has died aged 78, his devastated wife announced Wednesday – pictured 1975
