The 54-year-old actor, whose career spanned from the late 1970s to the 2000s, was found dead, according to a media report citing law enforcement sources.
Nicky Katt, an actor known for his roles in “CHiPs,” “Dazed and Confused,” and “Boston Public,” died at the age of 54. Authorities found his body on April 8 in his Los Angeles-area apartment.
Nicky Katt arrives at the opening night of Second Stage Theatre’s production of Eric Bogosian’s subUrbia on September 28, 2006 | Source: Getty Images
According to TMZ, Katt died by suicide. Law enforcement sources said his landlord discovered his body hanging in the bedroom. The landlord had visited the apartment about a week earlier to remind Katt that his rent was due.
When he returned five days later, he found the door open and walked in to find Katt deceased. Officers said the actor had been dead for more than a day. They found no suicide note at the scene.
Katt was known for his role in “CHiPs.” He gained recognition for his performances in “Boston Public,” “Boiler Room,” “The Way of the Gun,” “School of Rock,” and “Sin City.” His portrayal of Clint Bruno in “Dazed and Confused” remains one of his most memorable roles.