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Francesco Quinn (son of Anthony Quinn) dead at 48

Francesco Quinn, photographed by: Chris Gallo
Francesco Quinn, photographed by: Chris Gallo

Actor Francesco Quinn, the son of the late cinema icon Anthony Quinn, has suddenly died at age 48.

According to People, Francesco, was out running outside his home in Malibu on Friday, accompanied by his son Max, as he suddenly collapsed and died of an apparent heart attack.

A neighbor reportedly tried to revive him as paramedics arrived on the scene were called, but sadly it was too late. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital on Friday night.

Francesco Quinn was the son of Anthony Quinn and his second wife Iolanda. He was born in Rome and was one of his famous father’s 13 children.

Francesco Quinn - photographed by: Chris Gallo
Francesco Quinn - photographed by: Chris Gallo

Francesco starred in Oliver Stone’s “Platoon” and TV shows such as “The Shield,” “ER,” and “24.”

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