‘Robocop 2’ & ‘Manhunter’ star dies at 74

Actor and playwright Tom Noonan, whose haunting screen presence made him a go-to choice for villains and offbeat characters, has died at 74.

According to reports, Noonan passed away on Feb. 14. The news was first shared by director Fred Dekker, who worked closely with the actor on the cult classic The Monster Squad, where Noonan memorably portrayed Frankenstein’s monster.

In a heartfelt Facebook tribute, Dekker wrote, “It’s with great sadness that I share the passing of Tom Noonan … Tom’s indelible performance as Frankenstein in THE MONSTER SQUAD is a highlight of my modest filmography, doubtless aided by the masterful make-up designed by Stan Winston, sculpted by Tom Woodruff Jr., and applied by Zoltan Elek.”

He ended his message with a final farewell, calling Noonan “the proverbial gentleman and scholar, and the world has lost a great talent. R.I.P. Tom. Thanks for the great work.”

No cause of death has been publicly released.