Actor John Heard, best known for playing the father in the “Home Alone” movies, has died. The medical examiner’s office said the actor was 71, but other reports list his age as 72. He died Friday.Heard was found dead in a hotel by the maid service … according to family sources. Police were called to the hotel for a report of a medical emergency, but he was pronounced dead on the scene. The coroner is investigating, and cause of death is unclear at this time … but police do not suspect foul play.
We do know this … according to his rep, John had “minor back surgery” Wednesday at Stanford Medical Center, and he was staying at the hotel while he recovered. Heard’s most iconic role was as Peter McCallister, the dad in the “Home Alone” movies. May his soul rest in peace.