'Manhunter' Actor, Tom Noonan Passes Away At 79, His Ex Wife, Karen Young Mourns His Tragic Death

The much-loved actor and director, Tom Noonan, recently passed away at the age of 79. For the unversed, Tom was loved for his on-screen presence. Over the years, he has appeared in projects like Quarry, How Any Why, Hell On Wheels and more. However, do you know that Tom Noonan was previously married to actress, Karen Young. Read on to know about Karen Young, amid the tragic death of Tom Noonan.

Is Karen Young mourning the passing of her ex-husband, Tom Noonan?

If reports are to be believed, much-loved actress, Karen Young is mourning the death of her ex-husband, Tom Noonan. It is worth mentioning that Karen has not shared any post or statements regarding her ex-husband. However, a report by Surf Radio Falmouth claims that the actress is still trying to come to terms with the tragic death of Tom Noonan.

Who is Karen Young?

Tom Noonan’s ex-wife, Karen Young was reportedly born on September 29, 1958, in New Jersey. According to a report by Surf Radio Falmouth, the actress completed her graduation from Douglass Residential College at Rutgers University. Reportedly, she studied English. It is worth mentioning that after completing her studies, Karen worked in restaurants and then gave auditions. 

Karen Young’s acting career

After giving multiple interviews, Karen Young's acting breakthrough came in 1983 with the thriller, Handgun. This laid the foundation for her shining career. Over the years, she appeared in Heat, Jaws: The Revenge, Torch Song Trilogy, Daylight and more. Later, she did films like Factotum, Heading South and Conviction. Apart from films, she even worked in TV shows like The Sopranos, Law & Order and more.

Karen Young’s marriage with Tom Noonan

According to the same report by Surf Radio Falmouth, Karen and Tom tied the knot in 1992. While not much details are mentioned about their first meet, a few reports claim that when the couple met, Tom was an established actor and had gained worldwide fame due to Manhunter. Tom and Karen's marriage lasted for seven years. Reportedly, the ex-couple filed for a divorce in 1999. It is worth mentioning that the duo shares two children. Later, Karen got married to Ken Eisen in 2012. 

More about Tom Noonan and his tragic death

Talking about the veteran actor, Tom Noonan, was born on April 12, 1946. From a young age, he was interested in films and acting. Tom began his career with theatre. Later, he rose to fame with Manhunter. Over the years, he appeared in multiple hit projects like Quarry, How Any Why, Hell On Wheels, Animals and more. Apart from being an actor, Tom was also a writer and director. Reportedly, he founded the Paradise Factory Theatre. 

Tom Noonan passed away at the age of 79. However, it is worth mentioning that the cause of his death has not been revealed. Multiple artists from the industry have expressed their shock at his tragic death. For the unversed, director, Fred Dekker has announced the death of the actor. A part of his social media post can be read as:

"It’s with great sadness that I share the passing of Tom Noonan. Tom’s indelible performance as Frankenstein in ‘The Monster Squad’ is a highlight of my modest filmography, doubtless aided by the masterful make-up designed by Stan Winston, sculpted by Tom Woodruff Jr., and applied by Zoltan Elek."

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