In Houston, Texas died Emmy Award winner John Hillerman. About this CNN told the representative of the actor, Laurie De Waal, notes Gordon.

At the time of death, the actor was 84 years old. According to his representative, Hillerman died due to natural causes.

John Hillerman is known for the series "Private Detective Magnum," in which he played the role of superintendent Jonathan Higgins, assistant detective Magnum.

For this role in 1982 Hillerman was awarded the Golden Globe Award,.

He was nominated four times for the Emmy Award.

Hillerman performed roles in the films "Paper Moon", "Chinatown", "The Last Film Show", "Killers", "The Horseman from the High Plains", the series "She Wrote Murder" and "Around the World in 80 Days".