Peter Falk has died at age 83, reports KTLA in Los Angeles and Variety. The beloved Columbo star died at his home in Beverly Hills last night.
The actor had been suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to his daughter, Catherine Falk.
In 2009, a judge established a conservatorship for the ailing actor after a court battle between Catherine and wife of more than 30 years, Shera Falk.
Falk won four Emmys for his starring role in Columbo.
Peter Falk appeared in many films such as The Cheap Detective and The Princess Bride. He also appeared in Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire (1987) which was remade as City of Angels. His right eye was removed at the age of 3 due to cancer.