So I just saw this & am saddened to hear of the loss of such a great man & my on-screen dad, #RussJorden, #JayBennedict 's death. He passed away from #COVID19 hours ago. Our loss leaves such a hole in the acting community. He will be missed. Prayers to his family #Aliens #RIP
— Carrie Henn (@RealCarrieHenn) April 4, 2020
Sad to hear that Covid-19 has taken the life of the very talented Jay Benedict, who played Newt's father Russ in ALIENS, and was kind enough to appear in my documentary SUPERIOR FIREPOWER. Condolences to family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/BP3koUsMK1
— Charles de Lauzirika (@Lauzirika) April 4, 2020
I am so sad to hear about my on-screen dad, Jay Benedict's passing from #COVID19 He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. #RussJorden, #JayBennedict #RIP https://t.co/6tmw2yvVU2
— Christopher Henn (@ChristopherPHen) April 4, 2020