Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Veteran Actor Matt Clark Passes Away

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Veteran actor Matt Clark, known for his Western roles and films like Back to the Future Part Three, has passed away at 89. He died from complications after back surgery, leaving behind four children in the music and film industry. Meanwhile, Country Joe McDonald, the Woodstock star and frontman of Country Joe and the Fish, died at 84 from Parkinsons disease complications. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/087ee10220e9661e

It's March 16th. Here's what's happening in entertainment. Veteran actor Matt Clark, famous for his roles in classic westerns, has died at age 89. He passed away Sunday in Austin, Texas, from complications after back surgery. His daughter, Amy, a producer, shared the news and mentioned he broke his back several months earlier. Clark's wife Sharon also confirmed the details. Quark built a steady career starting in the mid-1960s, after Army service and theater training in Washington, Washington, D.C. He shared the screen with legends like Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Paul Newman, and Robert Redford. He starred in films such as Back to the Future Part 3 and even directed the 1988 movie Da. Clark leaves behind four children, all working in music, film production, and editing. Meanwhile, Country Joe McDonald, the Woodstock star and frontman of Country Joe and the Fish, died March 7th in Berkeley, California at age. 84. He succumbed to complications from Parkinson's disease. This story is shared with support from our sponsor, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com