‘Batman’ and ‘Person of Interest’ actor dies at 87

The world of cinema and television has lost a distinguished figure whose career served as a bridge between classic British acting and the modern Hollywood blockbuster. John Nolan, the veteran British actor whose steady presence became a hallmark of the acclaimed filmography of his nephews, Christopher and Jonathan Nolan, has passed away at the age of 87.

News of his death was first reported by the Stratford-upon-Avon Herald, which confirmed that the actor died on Saturday.