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Acting Coach John Kirby Dies at 75 After ALS Battle
18 Jul
Summary
- John Kirby, son of Bruce Kirby, has died at the age of 75.
- He passed away three years after his ALS diagnosis on July 15.
- Kirby was a frequent acting coach for actor Jim Caviezel.
John Kirby, a distinguished acting coach and the son of actor Bruce Kirby, has died at the age of 75. His passing occurred on Wednesday, July 15, three years after he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Kirby's career was marked by his close collaboration with actor Jim Caviezel. He served as Caviezel's acting coach on many films, including "Frequency," "Pay It Forward," and "The Count of Monte Cristo." Their professional relationship also included the 2009 miniseries "The Prisoner."
His coaching expertise was sought after for a variety of other productions, such as "Peter Pan" (2003), "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," and the television series "Outlander."
Kirby hailed from a family with deep roots in the entertainment industry. His father was the actor Bruce Kirby, known for "The Muppet Movie," and his brother was the late actor Bruno Kirby, who appeared in "City Slickers" and "When Harry Met Sally...."
His ALS diagnosis followed a hip fracture in June 2023, which stemmed from a fall a year after he first experienced symptoms. A public celebration of life is scheduled for August 15 at the Hall of Liberty Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.
