Larry Drake of 'L.A. Law' dies at 66
Olivia Shea
Published Apr 12, 2026
Emmy award-winning actor Larry Drake, best known as playing Benny on L.A. Law, has died at aged 66.
(USA Today) -- Emmy award-winning actor Larry Drake, best known as playing Benny on L.A. Law, has died at aged 66.
Drake's agent confirmed the news to USA Today on Thursday adding, "He was such a nice man and a great actor."
TMZ reported that Drake had been suffering health issues recently and was found dead in his Hollywood Hills home.
Drake starred as Benny Stulwicz in LA Law from 1987 until the show's end in 1994, and in 2002's LA Law: The Movie. He earned two Emmy Awards for the role.
