# Beloved Acting Coach John Kirby Dies at 75

- Topic: cinema
- Source: Variety
- Published: 2026-07-20
- Original: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/john-kirby-dead-celebrity-acting-coach-1236816764/
- Language: en
- Image: https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/John-Kirby.jpg

John Kirby, a renowned acting coach, has passed away at the age of 75. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2023 and had been a respected figure in the entertainment industry, coaching actors such as Jeff Bridges and Cameron Diaz.

## Key takeaways

- Kirby coached actors for film and television productions, including 'The Chronicles of Narnia' and 'Scream 4'
- He was diagnosed with ALS in 2023 and had been open about his struggles with the disease
- A celebration of life will be held on August 15 at the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills

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