Veteran Actor Seymour Cassel <br />Dead at 84 The Oscar nominee died following <br />a battle with Alzheimer's disease . He is best known for collaborations on films with directors Wes Anderson and John Cassavetes. Cassel earned a best supporting actor nomination at the 41st Academy Awards for his role <br />in Cassavetes' film, 'Faces.' Cassel and Cassevetes also teamed up <br />for the movies 'Minnie and Moskowitz,' <br />and 'The Killing of a Chinese Bookie.' Besides films, Cassel acted on many <br />TV programs, <br />including <br />'Tracey Takes On….' A veteran of independent movies, Cassel also appeared in <br />big budget flicks 'Dick Tracy' <br />and 'Indecent Proposal.'
