LAKEVILLE, Conn. — Award-winning television, film and theater actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 88, according to his publicist. Publicist Rick Miramontez sa...

LAKEVILLE, Conn. — Award-winning television, film and theater actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 88, according to his publicist.

Publicist Rick Miramontez says Torn died Tuesday afternoon at his home with his wife, Amy Wright, and daughters Katie Torn and Angelica Page by his side. No cause of death was given.

Torn was a free-spirited Texan who overcame his quirky name to become a distinguished actor who won an Emmy late in his career for his comedy turn on TV’s “The Larry Sanders Show.”

Torn made his film debut in 1957 as a former prisoner of war who breaks down at a court-martial in “Time Limit.” Other film credits included “Sweet Bird of Youth,” ″Critics Choice” and “The Cincinnati Kid.”

His career on stage and screen spanned seven decades, ranging from an early career of dark, threatening roles to iconic comedic performances later in life.

R.I.P Rip Torn. He was so great in Defending Your Life. I'll miss you Rip, you were a true original. — Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) July 10, 2019

"Never think you're better than anyone else, but don't let anyone treat you like you're worse than they are." Rest in peace, Rip Torn, an unapologetic maverick and gifted actor whose singular presence on screens big and small was always welcome. pic.twitter.com/BnQEwzuFgz — Tribeca (@Tribeca) July 10, 2019

This was the quintessential Rip Torn moment on the Larry Sanders Show. pic.twitter.com/ruKWFLFBrd — Jay Cost (@JayCostTWS) July 10, 2019

Rip Torn, in my heart from Men in Black and as the voice of Zeus in Disney’s Hercules, was great constantly. What a body of work. RIP to a real one pic.twitter.com/VaTz1E05X3 — Jacob Oller (@JacobOller) July 10, 2019

Just got instant news of this heartbreaking loss. Rest in paradise Rip Torn Aka Agent Zed. You’ve always taught me one valuable lesson in life: pic.twitter.com/1Unh6HAvIX — Tronny (@Lewistron) July 10, 2019