John Dunsworth ‘trailer park boys’ was widely known as a person with a warm heart.
Brilliant Actor
John Dunsworth who played the character of Jim Lahey in the famous comedy television series ‘Trailer Park Boys’, was revered as one of the most brilliant actors among his peers.
The news that John Dunsworth is dead was posted over the internet on Monday evening. The statement read as follows:
“With heavy and broken hearts the family of John F. Dunsworth would like to let people know that our amazing husband, father and grandfather John Dunsworth has passed away.”
Left Peacefully
The statement further said that the veteran actor left very peacefully after having fought a short battle with an unexpected illness.The family further requested people to respect their privacy at this time of grief.
Dunsworth’s daughter, who is also an actress also shared a statement over the internet.
Jim Lahey
John Dunsworth hailed from Bridgewater. He was famous for playing the character of Jim Lahey on the hit TV show ‘Trailer Park Boys.’
Lahey was a former police officer who worked as the supervisor of the trailer park. He was often drunk. Dunsworth was also associated with the community theatres for many years.
Canadian Icon
On Monday, the official page of ‘Trailer Park Boys’ posted the following comment:
“We’re all in shock and heartbroken by the sudden loss of our dear friend.”
The social media was awash with condolences for the famous actor. Many cast members of the show also shared their grief at his demise.
Another cast member on the same show, Mike Smith who plays the character of Bubbles stated that he was beyond devastated. He further added that Dunsworth was a very beautiful person.
Another cast member, Bernard Robichaud declared that Dunsworth was a Canadian icon. The director of the show, Mike Clattenburg stated that the news was sad to lose Dunsworth.
He further added that Dunsworth had a passion for acting which was only rivaled by his love for life and family.
