Reel Urban News Remembers:

Abe Vigoda, who earned Emmy Award nominations in three straight years for his portrayal of the world-weary Det. Phil Fish on the 1970s ABC sitcom Barney Miller, has died. He was 94.

The actor’s daughter, Carol Vigoda Fuchs, confirmed the passing to The Associated Press, saying that Vigoda died on Tuesday morning at home in New Jersey.

Vigoda also is remembered for his role as hulking mob hitman Sal Tessio in Francis Ford Coppola’s first two Godfather films.