According to multiple reports, prolific character actor Wings Hauser has died at the age of 78. Variety reports Hauser, best known for his roles in “The Young and the Restless” and “Vice Squad,” died March 15 in Los Angeles of natural causes. The outlet said his wife Cali Lili Hauser confirmed his death.

The elder Hauser's credits also included "Vice Squad" and "Tough Guys Don't Dance." Wings Hauser, a star of The Young and the Restless and the father of Yellowstone's Cole Hauser, has died at 77. Daughter Bright Hauser told The Hollywood Reporter that the death occurred at his home in Santa Monica,

Wings Hauser, the prolific character actor known for his roles in "Vice Squad," "The Young and the Restless" and dozens of other films and shows, died March 15 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his wife Cali Lili Hauser confirmed to Variety.