Oscar nominee Ned Beatty, known for his roles in films likeNetworkandSuperman, has died at 83.

Beatty passed away Sunday morning in his sleep surrounded by family, a representative for the actor tells EW.

Beatty was heralded for his role in Sidney Lumet’s 1976Network,playing communications executive Arthur Jensen.

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He made his final onscreen appearances in 2013, including thePaula Patton-led rom-comBaggage Claim.

May he rest in peace."

“I was lying like a snake.

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I think they liked the fact that I was at least trying to be sly.

I was doing something that maybe might be in their lexicon,” Beatty said.

“RIP Ned Beatty, so good in so many films,” CNN’s Jake Tapper wrote.

Beatty’s fellow actors likeRalph MacchioandMarc Maronalso mourned his passing.