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Sheriff of 'Halloween' Hangs Up His Badge: Charles Cyphers Dies at 85

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Charles Cyphers, the iconic Sheriff Brackett from 'Halloween', has passed away at 85. Remembering a legend in horror cinema.

Charles Cyphers, the actor synonymous with the hard-nosed Sheriff Leigh Brackett in the 'Halloween' horror film series, has passed away at the age of 85. Cyphers died on Sunday, August 4, from a brief illness in Tucson, Arizona, closing the final curtain on a career that spanned over four decades.

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Charles Cyphers, Who Played Sheriff Brackett in 'Halloween,' Dies ... (The New York Times)

He was known for his roles as the hard-nosed sheriff in the “Halloween” horror film series.

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Charles Cyphers, Actor in Three 'Halloween' Films, Dies at 85 (Hollywood Reporter)

Charles Cyphers, who played Sheriff Leigh Brackett opposite Jamie Lee Curtis in three Halloween movies in a 43-year span, has died. He was 85.

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Charles Cyphers Dies: 'Halloween' Actor Was 85 (Deadline)

Charles Cyphers, best known for his role as Leigh Brackett in the Halloween films, died Sunday, August 4 from a brief illness at the age of 85.

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Charles Cyphers of 'Halloween' horror series dies (KTALnews.com)

While he has dozens of acting credits, Charles Cyphers is likely best known for his recurring role in the "Halloween" horror series.

Actor Charles Cyphers of 'Halloween' dies at 85 (The Columbian)

New York native Charles Cyphers, an actor known for his roles in “Halloween” and “Major League,” has died at age 85.

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'Halloween' star Charles Cyphers dies at 85 (USA TODAY)

Charles Cyphers, the actor who played Sheriff Leigh Brackett in John Carpenter's "Halloween," has died. He was 85.

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'Halloween' actor Charles Cyphers dead at 85 (New York Post)

"Halloween" actor Charles Cyphers died at age 85 in Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday.

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