Magician, actor, and writer Ricky Jay has died at age 72.
According toCNN, Jay passed away on Saturday from natural causes at his home in Los Angeles.
His death was confirmed by longtime manager Winston Simone.
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Jay was widely regarded as among the most skilled magicians of his, or any, generation.
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Mamet also directed Jays 1994 Broadway show,Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants.
Jays books included 1986sLearned Pigs & Fireproof Womenand 2011sCelebrations of Curious Characters.
Magician Penn Jillette and actor Neil Patrick Harris have both paid tribute to Jay.
Oh man, Ricky Jay, Jillette wrote on Twitter.
One of the best who ever lived.
Well all miss you, Ricky.
Master magician and historian Ricky Jay has passed away, wrote Harris.
The breadth of his knowledge and appreciation for magic and the allied arts was truly remarkable.
Such sad news, such a profound loss.
