James Gammon, actor, and best known for his role as grumpy coach, Lou Brown in Major League and its sequel, has died at the age of 70.

Gammon passed away on Friday at his daughter’s home in Costa Mesa, California. He was surrounded by family and friends, after a battle with cancer of the adrenal glands and liver, according to the Los Angeles Times.

While Gammon was famed for his role as the manager of the Cleveland Indians in the much-loved baseball comedy. He also had actor roles in a variety of film and TV projects which included: Silverado and Cold Mountain. On television, he played the father Nick Bridges on Nash Bridges for five years.

Gammon leaves behind his wife of 38 years and two daughters.

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