Gerald “Wings” Hauser, a prolific character actor who appeared in more than 100 film and television productions, has died at the age of 77. Hauser’s wife announced her husband’s death in an Instagram post Wednesday, March 19. Variety reported the actor died of natural causes.

Wings Hauser, the prolific character actor known for his roles in "Vice Squad," "The Young and the Restless" and dozens of other films and shows, died March 15 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his wife Cali Lili Hauser confirmed to Variety.

According to multiple reports, prolific character actor Wings Hauser has died at the age of 78. Variety reports Hauser, best known for his roles in “The Young and the Restless” and “Vice Squad,” died March 15 in Los Angeles of natural causes. The outlet said his wife Cali Lili Hauser confirmed his death.