Star of 'Barney Miller' Ron Glass dies at 71

Actor Ron Glass, who starred in the series Barney Miller and Firefly, has died at the age of 71. Glass died of respiratory heart failure on Friday, Nov. 25, his agent Jeffrey Leavett told The Associated Press. “He was an absolute delight to watch on screen. Words cannot adequately express my sorrow," Leavett said of the actor. In 1982, Glass earned an Emmy nomination in the Supporting Actor category for his role in Barney Miller. The show aired from 1975-1982, winning two Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards for best comedy series.