Woody Allen movie star Tony Roberts dies age 85 as cause of death revealed Tony Roberts, best known for appearing in Woody Allen films including Annie Hall, has died at the age of 85.
Roberts – who often appeared in Woody Allen films as the hero’s easy going best friend – distinguished himself on Broadway stages as well as screen with two Tony Nominations to his name.
The world of TV and film have taken to social media to pay tribute to Roberts, as publicist Danny Deranery wrote: ‘Rest in Power Tony Roberts.
A close friend of Allen’s, Roberts is known for his role in 1977 hit Annie Hall as Alvy Singer’s best friend Rob.
Roberts was born in New York on October 22, 1939, and was the son of radio and TV star Ken Roberts.
