John Capodice, best known for starring in Pet Detective: Ace Ventura and General Hospital, has sadly died aged 83.
According to Far Out Magazine, the late star's obituary on New Jersey’s Pizzi Funeral Home website confirms that Capodice died on December 30. No cause of death has been disclosed.
In a statement, they wrote: “John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him.”
Many have taken to social media to share tribute statements. "Rest in Peace, John Capodice. @GeneralHospital fans will remember him as Lois' dad, Carmine Cerullo, but I'll remember the years when he lived near me, doted on his grandchildren, and loved to eat out at local restaurants," one person on X wrote.
"‘He was 83. He’s just a great guy! RIP," another added.
Following his service in Korea during the 1960s, Capodice embarked on an acting career in film and television in the late 1970s.
The star's most memorable role came in 1994 when he appeared opposite Jim Carrey in the classic comedy Pet Detective: Ace Ventura. In the movie, he plays a police officer who is disgruntled with Carrey’s character.
He also featured in six episodes of General Hospital from 1994 to 1996 as Carmine Cerullo and made appearances in renowned shows such as Law and Order, Will and Grace, Seinfeld, Ellen, Six Feet Under, Murder She Wrote, CSI, Diagnosis Murder and The West Wing.
Capodice boasts an amazing career spanning nearly 50 years, with over 159 credited roles, including a recurring role in Ryan's Hope and a recent appearance in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023).
He has also enjoyed a successful theater career, including Broadway appearances and tours with Al Pacino.
In an interview with Networking magazine, the 83-year-old reflected on his career choice, saying: "One doesn’t choose acting; it chooses you. I wish that I could be more specific, but after half a century of living this life, I’m still pursuing it."
Capodice still has two projects yet to be released including the TV series Stone and Frank Sinatara’s biopic Sinatra! Eternity in which he plays Lee, per Metro.
He is survived by his wife Jane and daughters Tessa De Pierro and Cassandra Hansen.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans at this time.
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