Joe Santos – Heart Attack

Joe Santos was dominating Hollywood with his incredible talent during the ’70s and ’80s. His notable roles were Sgt. Dennis Becker in the popular NBC drama The Rockford Files. Before hitting the small screen, though, Santos was actually a brilliant football player. Another trivia: There came a time when he was almost close to bankruptcy and had to be helped by his old pal Al Pacino.

Pacino helped him manage his financial crisis and move him along the right path. His fans were devastated when he suddenly passed away on March 18, 2016. Sourcing his family and close friends, reports say that Santos suffered a heart attack, which led to his untimely death.