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Nova Scotian actor John Dunsworth, who played one of Canada's most memorable TV anti-heroes on The Trailer Park Boys, has died at age 71.His family told media Dunsworth died peacefully after a brief and unexpected illness."With heavy and broken hearts the family of John F. Dunsworth would like to let people know that our amazing husband, father and grandfather John Dunsworth has passed away," his daughter Sarah Dunsworth said in a statement on Twitter. "The family would like to request that our privacy is respected during this time of grief."
Dunsworth played ex-cop Jim Lahey for 12 seasons of TPB, including five movies.Bubbles actor Mike Smith said he was "beyond devastated" by the loss. "John was a beautiful guy. Brilliant and fascinating," he wrote on Twitter. "I am forever grateful for having known him. RIP my friend."Follow Sarah on Twitter.