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Stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to late actor Fred Ward, led by Ward\u2019s Tremors co-star Kevin Bacon.<\/p>\n
Ward died on 8th May aged 79, his rep confirmed in a statement to the New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI am sad to announce the passing of acclaimed actor Fred Ward,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n A cause of death was not confirmed, but the rep shared Wards last wishes, saying: \u201cIt was Fred Ward\u2019s wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of donations to the Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center. Please visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/BUSMCTE or contact 617-358-9535 for more information.\u201d<\/p>\n Bacon, who starred with Ward in 1990\u2019s Tremors, paid tribute to Ward on social media, sharing a picture of the pair on the set of the horror cult film.<\/p>\n \u201cSo sad to hear about Fred Ward,\u201d he Tweeted. \u201cWhen it came to battling underground worms I couldn\u2019t have asked for a better partner. I will always remember chatting about his love of Django Reinhardt and jazz guitar during our long hot days in the high desert. Rest In Peace Fred.\u201d<\/p>\n So sad to hear about Fred Ward. When it came to battling underground worms I couldn\u2019t have asked for a better partner. I will always remember chatting about his love of Django Reinhardt and jazz guitar during our long hot days in the high desert. Rest In Peace Fred. pic.twitter.com\/WLOB0iVwkd<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) May 13, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>