The Police has confirmed the death of veteran Hollywood actor and comedian, Orson Bean.
The actor whose death was confirmed on Friday, died at the age of 91. He was said to have been knocked down by a car while he was crossing the street.
Accordimg to TMZ report, Law enforcement sources speaking on the tragic death of Orson Bean, said the actor was allegedly jaywalking in Venice on Friday night when he was clipped by one vehicle and then struck by another.
Orson Bean died at the scene and both vehicles stayed after the incident.
The Police are currently investigating whether the collision was criminal or an accident, the report added.
Bean’s career began in the 1950s, he frequently made guest appearances on “The Tonight Show” with both Jack Paar and Johnny Carson.
Bean was a frequent guest on the game show “To Tell The Truth” and made appearances on versions of the show from the late ’50s through 1991. He also made appearances on “Super Password” and “Match Game.”
He also made regular appearances on TV with a role on two episodes of “7th Heaven” in 2003, “How I Met Your Mother” in 2007 and “Modern Family” in 2016. Orson Bean was in the 2018 film “The Equalizer 2” as an elderly Holocaust survivor.
Also, TMZ in their report, added that the LAPD stated that it appears no crime was committed by the drivers, pointing out that drugs, alcohol and speed were NOT a factor.
The Police are said not to be planning to charge the motorists but might turn the case over to the City Attorney for review.