George Miller “Huckleberry” Fox, the former actor known for his role as Debra Winger’s youngest son in Terms of Endearment, has passed away.

Fox died on November 3 in Washington, DC. His death was confirmed by Potter Funeral Service in Massachusetts, although no cause of death has been disclosed. He was 50 years old.

Fox’s defining moment in 1983’s Terms of Endearment occurs when his character emotionally bids farewell to his dying mother, played by Winger. it might be one of the most raw and real scenes ever performed by a child actor.

The film garnered widespread critical acclaim and achieved significant commercial success, grossing $165 million at the box office. It became the second-highest-grossing film of 1983, trailing only Return of the Jedi.

At the 56th Academy Awards, the film garnered an impressive 11 nominations, ultimately winning five prestigious awards: Best Picture, Best Director (James L. Brooks), Best Actress (Shirley MacLaine), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor (Jack Nicholson). A sequel titled The Evening Star was released in 1996.