In heartbreaking news today, actor James McCaffrey has died at age 65 after a battle with cancer. He reportedly passed over the weekend surrounded by friends and family.
McCaffrey held roles in a number of films, TV series and video games but was well-known for his work with Remedy Entertainment, lending his voice to the iconic Max Payne as well as roles in Control as Zachariah Trench and finally Alex Casey in this year’s hugely-celebrated Alan Wake 2.
Tributes have begun to pour out from those that worked with James including creative director Sam Lake. Both Max Payne and Alex Casey share Lake’s likeness, meaning they were something of a shared role with McCaffrey.
“I’m heartbroken to hear the sad news of James McCaffrey’s passing,” Lake said. “We worked together for more than 25 years. He was a lovely man and a dear friend. He was a key part of the Remedy family. He was a brilliant actor. No one could do what he did better than him.”
“James was Max Payne, Thomas Zane, Zachariah Trench and finally Alex Casey. I had the honor of sharing Max Payne’s role and Casey’s role with him. He was a joy to work with. I will cherish his memory and I miss him. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Jim”
Remedy said in a separate message on social media, “We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our beloved friend and collaborator James McCaffrey, the iconic voice of Max Payne and Alex Casey. His remarkable talent gave life to our characters and left an enduring impact on our community. Our hearts go out to his family.”