The iconic cleft-chinned actor who played Napoleon Solo in the 1960's popular television series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," has passed at the age of 83 after his battle with acute leukemia. Fans of the late actor loved to see Napoleon Solo save the world every week on "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Vaughn played the part of a debonair international agent exquisitely and he will be remembered for it.
According to New York Times, Robert Vaughn died on Friday in Danbury, Connecticut. Vaughn's manager Matthew Sullivan shared that the cause of the actor's death was a cute leukemia. Sullivan also mentioned that "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." was receiving treatment for his illness in Manhattan and Connecticut.
Vaughn's acting career skyrocketed after his role as Napoleon Solo in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." His acting career spans more than 50 years and even had some roles planned out for this year. The late actor was also nominated for multiple awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and a Golden Globe Award for the same for his role in the 1959 movie "The Young Philadelphians."
Over the years, he appeared in several TV shows including, "Father Knows Best", "Gunsmoke", "Law & Order: SVU," "The A-Team," and "The Untouchables." Although Vaughn has been the face of many characters throughout the years, the most notable of which was his role as the cleft-chinned spy Napoleon Solo.
His role as the ever-gentle secret agent in the spy-fi television series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." has imprinted in the hearts of many. Robert Vaughn will be remembered as the man who played his roles with a twinkle in his eye and made every role he had better.
