I just learned that this great character actor passed on. I remember him mostly from his work portraying Andy Griffith's Matlock friend and investigator as well as "Sundown" from Top Gun. I was hoping that they would have included him in Top Gun: Maverick somehow but I didn't see him. Perhaps there's a reference I missed but it would have been nice to see him in the sequel in some capacity. It was a small role but I liked his presence in Top Gun. I also remember him from one of the Left Behind movies. He always struck me as one of those dependable character actors that carried his roles with integrity and confidence and silently enhanced whatever scene he was in and contributed much to those he worked alongside.
