‘Chariots Of Fire’, 'Star Trek' actor Ben Cross dies after short illness

Actor Ben Cross arrives at the 'Chariots Of Fire' premiere in London on July 10, 2012. Cross, the actor who also starred 'Star Trek,' has died. He was 72. Cross’ representative Tracy Mapes said in an emailed statement that the actor died suddenly Tuesday, Aug 18, 2020, after a short illness. Photo: AP

Ben Cross, an actor who starred in the Academy Award-winning film Chariots Off Fire and Star Trek, has died. He was 72.

His representative Tracy Mapes said the actor died Tuesday (Aug 18) after a short illness. The actor’s daughter, Lauren Cross, said her father died in Vienna, Austria.