The actor suffered a sudden cardiac arrest last month.

Anthony Guidera, *Godfather Part III *and Species actor, dies at 65 after weeks on life support

The actor suffered a sudden cardiac arrest last month.

By Leigh Blickley

June 9, 2026 11:33 a.m. ET

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Anthony Guidera in 2007. Credit:

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- Anthony Guidera died on June 6 at 65.

- The *Godfather Part III* actor suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in May.

- He had been on life support for three weeks.

Anthony Guidera, best known for appearing in *The Godfather Part III* and *Species*, died at the age of 65 on Saturday following complications from a sudden cardiac arrest.

Guidera's wife Valarie confirmed the news to TMZ on Tuesday, telling the outlet that his heart stopped suddenly while the couple was at home on May 11. Valarie said her husband was rushed to the hospital, where he was put on life support for three weeks.

The medical team reportedly decided to take him off life support, per his prior directive, and he died peacefully on Saturday. Valarie told TMZ the cause of his cardiac arrest is still unknown.

Guidera launched his film career in 1990 by landing the role of a bodyguard (also named Anthony) in the third installment of the *Godfather* trilogy.

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He made cameo appearances in shows such as *Baywatch* and *Valley of the Dolls* before booking a role in the horror sci-film *Species* in 1995. For his portrayal of Robbie, he earned an MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss with his costar Natasha Henstridge. The gruesome smooch beat out the likes of Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek in *Desperado*, and Winona Ryder and Dermot Mulroney in *How to Make an American Quilt*.

Anthony Guidera in 'Species'.

Guidera went on to appear in films like *The Rock* in 1996, *Armageddon* in 1998, and* L.A. Dicks *in 2005.

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He is survived by wife Valarie and their son, Nick.

"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Anthony," Anderson wrote in a Facebook post shared Saturday. "We are devastated and trying to breathe through the impossible, taking each moment as it comes. Please hold this eternal light in your hearts and our family in your prayers."

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