Charles Cyphers, the actor known for his role in “Halloween,” has passed away at the age of 85.

Charles Cyphers, best known for his portrayal of Sheriff Leigh Brackett in the “Halloween” series, passed away from a brief illness in Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday, according to his manager, Chris Roe. He was 85.

In a statement shared with Variety, Roe described Cyphers as “a lovable and sensitive man” who “always had the best stories,” adding, “He was a close friend and client of many years who will be dearly missed.”

Cyphers first gained recognition for his role as Sheriff Brackett in John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic “Halloween,” which also marked Jamie Lee Curtis’s film debut. He reprised this role in “Halloween II” (1981) and “Halloween Kills” (2021).

Cyphers’ collaboration with Carpenter began with the 1976 film “Assault on Precinct 13,” where he played the character Starker. He also appeared in Carpenter’s 1980 horror film “The Fog” and the 1981 sci-fi thriller “Escape From New York.”

Carpenter reflected on Cyphers’s passing on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “He was an early and frequent collaborator on my early movies. A kind man and a friend. I shall miss him.”

Nancy Kyes, who worked with Cyphers on “Halloween,” “The Fog,” and “Assault on Precinct 13,” expressed her sadness, stating, “So sorry to hear about dear Chuck. My friend of many years, he could always be relied on for a kind word, a good laugh, and a great story. He will be missed.”

Born on July 28, 1939, in Niagara Falls, New York, Cyphers graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and California State University, Los Angeles, where he earned a BA in theatre arts.

His extensive television career included roles in series such as “Barnaby Jones,” “The Six Million Dollar Man,” “The Bionic Woman,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Roots,” “Wonder Woman,” “The Betty White Show,” “Starsky and Hutch,” “Hill Street Blues,” and “ER.” He also played Al Yaroker on the WB sitcom “Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher” from 1996 to 1998.

In addition to his work in film and television, Cyphers appeared in movies such as “Truck Turner” (1974), “Coming Home” (1978), “The Onion Field” (1979), “Borderline” (1980), “Honkytonk Man” (1982), and “Major League” (1989).