Back to the Future star James Tolkan dies aged 94
James Tolkan, known for Back to the Future and Top Gun, has died aged 94 after a remarkable acting career spanning decades.
July 24, 1964 – February 7, 2026
Passed away after a short battle of cancer at St Luke’s Hospital, Launceston on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Loved son of Terence Stanley Cornelius (Dec.) and Margaret Evelyn Young. Brother to Anthony (Dec.), Phillip, Stephen, Sharyn, Christopher, Mark and Jo-ann (Dec.). Good friend of Sue Hinton and to many others.
Privately cremated.
Funeral by : Simplicity Funerals Launceston
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