Magnum PI actor John Hillerman dies at 84

Actor John Hillerman has died from natural causes at the age of 84.

The Hollywood star, best known for playing Higgins in Magnum PI, passed away at home in Houston, Texas on Thursday.

Hillerman made his big screen debut in 1970 in They Call Me Mister Tibbs!, before going on to star in Blazing Saddles, Chinatown, High Plains Drifter and A Very Brady Sequel during his long career.