"Karate Kid" and "Deadwood" star Peter Jason has died, Fox News Digital confirmed. The actor, prominent in Hollywood for five decades, was 80 years old.

Peter Jason, a character actor known for his roles in “Deadwood,” “48 Hrs.” and “Prince of Darkness,” along with his many television appearances, died Thursday in his West Hollywood home. He was 80. Jason’s death was confirmed by a rep from Tribesmen Pictures,

Karate Kid and Deadwood star Peter Jason dies aged 80 - Jason leaves behind an impressive legacy with over 270 acting credits across film, TV, and video games

Actor Peter Jason has died at the age of 80. His catalog of films includes works by John Carpenter and the original The Karate Kid.

The legendary actor known for playing Con Stapleton in HBO's Deadwood passed away at 80. Peter Jason has played many memorable roles in his seven-decade-long career. Take a look!

Peter Jason, who played Con Stapleton in "Deadwood" and appeared in a number of John Carpenter and Walter Hill directed films, has died.

Veteran actor Peter Jason, who played Con Stapleton in the HBO western drama Deadwood, has died. He was 80.

DEADWOOD star Peter Jason has died at the age of 80. The TV and film veteran racked up more than 270 acting credits in his life including roles in the Karate Kid, Mortal Kombat, and Jurassic

Carpenter paid homage to his dear friend. Peter Jason, the prolific character actor whose work in film and television spanned nearly six decades, died Thursday at 80. The cause of death was not made immediately available.

Peter Jason, a prolific character best known for his role of Deadwood‘s dim-witted card dealer Con Stapleton and numerous performances in the films of John Carpenter and Walter Hill, died Thursday. He was 80.