Celebrity acting coach John Kirby, known for his work with Cameron Diaz, Hilary Duff, Renee Taylor, Jordin Sparks, Jeremy Sumpter, Lewis Tan, Frank Capra and more, has died. He died at the age of 75.
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Recently, Kirby’s acting studio manager Nathan Nesbitt confirmed the news of the legendary acting coach’s passing on his Instagram account. He wrote: “With a broken heart, I am here to officially announce that our beloved John passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, July 15th. This has been a devastating blow to us all and we are trying to find a way to cope.”Three years ago, the acting coach revealed he had been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and was dealing with the disease. He further shared, “I can’t turn on the TV or watch a movie without recognizing someone who John mentored, coached, or influenced. His fingerprints are everywhere in this industry. His impact goes far beyond the performances we see on screen—it’s woven into the fabric of Hollywood.”He has also worked with many celebrities on film sets, including “Peter Pan,” “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” “Outlander,” “Hotel California,” “Scream 4,” “Hang On” and “The Ball.”
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, ALS is a “neurodegenerative disease that affects how nerve cells communicate with muscles. It causes muscle weakness that gets worse over time. Symptoms can affect how you move, speak and breathe. ALS treatment includes therapies and medications that control symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. “
People pay tribute to John Kirby
Many celebrities, family friends and citizens paid tribute to the acting coach on their social media accounts. Chrissy MetzOne of the many actresses he trained, best known for the TV series This Is Us, shared a photo of the two smiling at the camera on her Instagram account. She wrote: “My John. My mentor. My friend. My cheerleader, my sounding board when I didn’t have a chance to win, non-judgmental, full of encouragement that always came from a place of deep love. I can never thank you enough for believing in me.” I can never overcome your innate intuition, every time. In the midst of your suffering, you remain a talented and selfless teacher who will continue to bring people together. Your legacy will always live in the hearts of each of us. “
Who is John Kirby?
John Kirby is the son of an actor Bruce Bryant “Columbo” actor Bruno Kirby is the brother of “When Harry Met Sally” actor Bruno Kirby. Although Kirby has a family history of show business, he made a career out of helping people get in front of the camera. Instead of pursuing the same genre, he chose to become an acting coach.Over the course of his career, he trained many legendary actors who went on to star in blockbusters and hit films. The list includes Jeff Bridges, Jim Caviezel, Cameron Diaz, Chrissy Mays, Maurice Chestnut, Judith Wright, Renee Taylor, Jordin Sparks, Hilary Duff, Jeremy Sumpter, Lewis Tan, Frank Capra, Jessica Marie Garcia, Allison Stoner and star Kara Kilmer, among others.Not only this, he is also known for providing destination-based consulting.