Veteran actor Tom Troupe, who appeared on stage and screen both silver and small over a career spanning six decades, has died at the age of 97 at his home in Beverly Hills. The news was confirmed by his publicist, Harlan Boll, and multiple media outlets, as reported by Deadline.

Troupe, who passed away of natural causes, was best known for his work in Broadway productions and his roles in over 75 television shows. His performances in iconic series such as `Star Trek,` `Mission: Impossible,` `Frasier,` and `Cheers` made him a familiar face to viewers across generations.

Born on July 15, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, Troupe began acting in local theatre productions before moving to New York City in the 1940s. He studied acting under Uta Hagen at the Herbert Berghof Studio. Troupe also served in the Korean War and was awarded a Bronze Star for his efforts.