Terminator 2 actor Terrence Evans dies, aged 81

Actor Terrence Evans has passed away. Photo / Getty Images

US actor Terrence Evans, the tanker truck driver in Terminator 2, has died.

Evans died in on Friday in Burbank, California. He was 81.

Evans' longtime manager Phil Brock confirmed his friend's passing to Deadline, calling the actor a "consummate" professional" who was passionate about his art and about giving to others.

"He projected his strength and humanity into his character portrayals," Brock said.

Evans was best known for his roles in Terminator 2: Judgement Day as the tank driver killed by Robert Patrick's T-1000, as well as various parts in both Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.

He also appeared in horror films Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning as Leatherface's uncle Old Monty.

Evans' other film credits include Clint Eastwood's Pale Rider, What's Love Got To Do With It, and Chain Letter.

In addition to his movie roles, Evans appeared in some of the most popular TV shows of the '70s and '80s including The A-Team, The Incredible Hulk and Hill Street Blues.

- WENN