Renowned Acting Coach John Kirby Dies at 75 After ALS Battle

John Kirby, a celebrated actor and acting coach who taught many in Hollywood, has died at the age of 75, three years after being diagnosed with the incurable ALS disease.

20 Jul, 19:46 — 20 Jul, 19:46

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John Kirby, Celebrity Acting Coach, Dies at 75

John Kirby, an actor and acting coach, died Wednesday, three years after being diagnosed with ALS. He was 75. The news was confirmed on Instagram by Nathan Nesbitt, Kirby’s acting studio manager and assistant of 22 years. “I am here to officially, with a broken heart, announce the passing of our beloved John on the […]

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