John Dye, who starred as the Angel of Death in the long-running CBS show 'Touched By An Angel', passed away Monday at the age of the 47.According to medical examiners, while no cause of death has yet been declared, they believe heart failure was to blame.
One of Dye's younger brothers, Jerre, said that John suffered a heart attack at his San Francisco home, and that the family had waited to make the death public until they figured out memorial plans.
Relatives also told authorities that Dye suffered from congestive heart failure, meaning his heart was unable to pump enough blood to the rest of his body. The condition often causes organ damage and fluid buildup.
"Dear, sweet John Dye, rest in peace," costar Valerie Bertinelli tweeted.
Dye joined Roma Downey and Della Reese on 'Touched' -- in which heavenly messengers helped people get through tough patches in life -- as a sort of angel of death, though his role evolved. He was on the CBS series from its second season in 1995 until it ended in 2003.
Besides his brother Jerre, Dye is survived by his other brother Jamey; his father, James; and his grandmother, Irene Duvall.
A memorial service is planned for Jan. 22 at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church,in Amory, Miss., Dye's hometown.
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