Scott L. Schwartz has died aged 65

Scott L. Schwartz has died at the age of 65, his wife has confirmed.

Other acting credits included the movies Starsky & Hutch, Daddy's Home, The Scorpion King, and Fun With Dick And Jane.

Schwartz had also worked on several TV series, including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Angel, The Mentalist, Nash Bridges, and The Young & Rebellious, among others.

Actor Rick Zahn also shared a heartfelt message for Schwartz, writing on Instagram: "Today the world lost a good man. The acting community lost a terrific actor. The law enforcement community in Los Angeles lost a good ambassador and community spokesperson. The breast cancer community lost a staunch supporter. A woman lost a devoted husband. And I lost a dear friend.

"Scott has battled ill health these past couple of years. But with Misty at his side, Scott peacefully transitioned. The suffering is over.

"This one hurts. I am still grateful that this big-hearted lug touched my life."

Schwartz began his career as a professional wrestler in the 1970s, training under WWE legend Killer Kowalski.

He went by the aliases 'Giant David', 'The Israeli Commando', and 'Igor The Giant'.