Matt Clark: Veteran Hollywood Actor of Back to the Future Movie Fame Dies at 89, Fans Mourn
- Veteran American actor Matt Clark passed away at the age of 89 at his residence on Sunday, March 15, 2026
- The Back to the Future movie actor's family confirmed that he died from complications he developed after surgery
- Matt Clark's unfortunate demise has evoked sadness among fans on social media, who mourned and eulogised him
Veteran Hollywood actor Matt Clark, best known for his role in the Back to the Future movie franchise, has passed away at the age of 89.
Source: Twitter
The American movie actor's family confirmed the news of his death to various media outlets, including TMZ.
What happened to late actor Matt Clark?
According to the late Matt Clark's family, the veteran actor died at his residence in Austin, Texas, in the morning on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The family noted that the legendary movie star passed away from complications he developed after undergoing back surgery.
In a statement to TMZ, Clark's family described the deceased as an "actor's actor" who loved and respected the job and was not concerned about gaining fame.
They stated that the late veteran actor died from the post-surgery complications, the way he lived.
The family's statement read:
"Clark was an 'actor's actor' who loved and respected the job, but was not concerned with stars and fame. He was impressed when working with good people who loved their families. He felt "lucky" about his career, and "he died the way he lived, on his terms."
Matt is survived by his four children, Amiee, Matthias Clark, Jason Clark, and Seth Clark. He had previously lost a daughter many years ago.
The late actor also had stepchildren: Michelle, Joyce, and Ray, with his third wife, Sharon, whom he married in January 2000.
The Instagram post announcing the demise of veteran Hollywood actor Matt Clark is below:
Who was the late actor Matt Clark?
The late actor Matt Clark was a veteran American actor who began his career over six decades ago.
In the 1970s, he starred in several Western movies with high-profile Hollywood actors, including Clint Eastwood, the late John Wayne, Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
Despite his feature in countless films, Clark is best known for his role as Chester the Bartender in the iconic 1990 movie, Back to the Future: Part III, with Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd.
Source: Getty Images
Aside from acting, the late movie star also worked as a director and earned a nomination for Best Film at the Sitges – Catalonian International Film Festival for his 1988 movie, Da.
According to IMDb, his last acting credit was in 2014, where he played the role of an old prospector in the movie A Million Ways to Die in the West.
Actor Matt Clark's demise stirs sad reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Gi4ntp3t3r commented:
"RIP to the creator of wake up juice! 🙏."
Hypekick1 said:
"Thank you for being part of a film that shaped so many childhoods."
Carled613 wrote:
"Rest in peace, Matt Clark. A legendary character actor who brought so much life to every role, especially in Back to the Future. You will be missed."
Actor John Alford passes away in prison
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that John Alford passed away in prison at 54 on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The disgraced British actor was serving a prison term two months after his sentencing before he was found dead in his cell.
A spokesperson for the UK Prison Service announced the tragic news to the media on January 14, 2026.
Source: YEN.com.gh
