George Segal.Photo: Craig Sjodin /getty Images
ABC has said farewell to the lateGeorge Segal.
Segal’s final episode ofThe Goldbergsaired on Wednesday night. The actor played the role of Albert “Pops” Solomon on the sitcom for the past eight years.
At the end of Wednesday’s episode, the network included a heartfelt video paying tribute to the late actor’s contribution to the show.
The tribute began with a card that read “Dedicated to our friend, George.”
The homage included joyful scenes from the past eight seasons of Pops creating special moments with everyone in the Goldberg family and passing along meaningful life advice.
The video ended with the message: “We will miss you, George.”
In a previous statement to PEOPLE, the cast and crew ofThe Goldbergssaid they are “devastated at the loss of our dear friend, George.”
George Segal.Larry Ellis Collection/Getty Images
Segal’s acting credits span decades, beginning in the 1960s. He is best known for his roles in films includingShip of Fools, Where’s Poppa?, Blume in Love, For the Boys,King RatandWho’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?— the performance that earned him an Oscar nod.
He also made numerous guest appearances over the years on several television shows, includingEntourage,Boston Legal,Private PracticeandPushing Daisies.
On the big screen, Segal appeared in supporting roles asJake Gyllenhaal’s father inLove & Other DrugsandChristopher Plummer’s doctor and friend inElsa & Fred.
He also won twoGolden Globes, once for most promising newcomer (a since discontinued award) in 1965 for the filmThe New Interns, and once for his performance in the romantic comedyA Touch of Classin 1974.
source: people.com
