"Karate Kid" and "Deadwood" star Peter Jason has died, Fox News Digital confirmed. The actor, prominent in Hollywood for five decades, was 80 years old.

Prolific character actor and Karate Kid star Peter Jason has died at 80. Jason’s death was reported on Thursday by some of his former colleagues, including Halloween director John Carpenter and Titanic star Billy Zane, and later confirmed by multiple outlets. A cause of death was not immediately announced.

Actor Peter Jason has died at the age of 80. His catalog of films includes works by John Carpenter and the original The Karate Kid.

Beloved actor Peter Jason died at the age of 80 after a decades-long career in the entertainment industry. His colleagues and loved ones began sharing news of Jason’s death on social media Feb. 20. The star appeared in 267 movies,

The legendary actor known for playing Con Stapleton in HBO's Deadwood passed away at 80. Peter Jason has played many memorable roles in his seven-decade-long career. Take a look!

DEADWOOD star Peter Jason has died at the age of 80. The TV and film veteran racked up more than 270 acting credits in his life including roles in the Karate Kid, Mortal Kombat, and Jurassic

Deadwood actor Peter Jason has died aged 80. He had over 270 acting credits, including playing Con Stapleton in the Western series. Jason’s first credited role was as an unnamed officer in 1967 movie A Bell for Adano, adapted from the novel of the same name by John Hersey.

Carpenter paid homage to his dear friend. Peter Jason, the prolific character actor whose work in film and television spanned nearly six decades, died Thursday at 80. The cause of death was not made immediately available.

Peter Jason, a character known for his roles in "Deadwood" and "Princess of Darkness," along with many television appearances, has died. He was 80.