Famed character actor M. Emmet Walsh, known for his roles in "Blade Runner" and the Coen Brothers' "Blood Simple," has died. He was 88.

While the film Blood Simple featured the debut film role from Frances McDormand, along with several other actors, it's Walsh who undoubtedly stands out with the film's most unforgettable performance.

Blood Simple (1984) When M. Emmet Walsh passed away in March, we lost one of a dying breed of character actors—always earthy, sometimes feral, like he’d slipped off a barstool somewhere and ...

FILE – M. Emmet Walsh arrives at the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards, March 1, 2014, in Santa Monica, Calif. Walsh, the character actor who brought his unmistakable face and unsettling ...

M. Emmet Walsh, the character actor who became a fan favorite for his turns in Blood Simple, Blade Runner, Brubaker and The Jerk, has died at 88.