'Karate Kid' star Robert Garrison dies at 59 following organ failure

Actor Robert Garrison who is best kwn for his role as Tommy in original ' Karate Kid' died on Friday at of 59. As per US media, Robert was battling with kidney and liver diseases and his organs were reportedly failing. He bread his last on Friday, September 27, in a hospital in West Virginia. actor's family is currently arranging for funeral rituals. Garrison's representative told  media that he was an ambassador to Karate Kid legacy.

"Rob was a great person and ambassador to Karate Kid legacy. His performance in Season 2 of Cobra Kai, being his last, was simply amazing and he stole episode. He will be missed by me and everyone he encountered," representative said.

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Garrison's acting career

Garrison started his acting career in late ‘70s, playing parts in both horror and drama films, such as 'Prom Night' and 'Brubaker', alongside Robert Redford. He also appeared in 1986 movie 'Iron Eagle' and TV shows including 'MacGyver', 'Coach' and 'St. Elsewhere'. Yet it was 'Karate Kid' for which he was most recognized. Garrison's character, one of guys bullying hero Daniel (played by Ralph Macchio), memorably tells William Zabka’s Johnny to put Daniel “in a body bag,” during ir showdown at karate meet. Following his role in original film Garrison also bagged reprised role in “ Karate Kid Part II” in 1986. In April, an episode of “Karate Kid” reboot “Cobra Kai” featured several of Johnny’s old friends. plot had gang taking Tommy out of hospital, where he was being treated for cancer, to take on a road trip. y n camp and Tommy dies in his sleep.

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"I'm heartened to kw how much Rob enjoyed and cherished his time working on Cobra Kai. We were looking forward to seeing his smiling face again this season, as we had plans for Tommy to ride again. But he'll remain in our thoughts every day as we strive to make him proud," 'Cobra Kai' writer and producer Jon Hurwitz, tweeted.

(With inputs from ANI)

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