Peter Falk, the American actor famous for his role in the TV detective series Columbo, has died at the age of 83.
"Falk died peacefully at his Beverly Hills home in the evening of June 23, 2011," according to his family's statement. Falk had reportedly been suffering from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
The actor's mental conditions worsened over time. His personal physician Dr. Stephen Read said at one point he couldn't even remember the character that made him famous, detective Columbo.


