Wilford Brimley, 'Cocoon' Star, Face of Quaker Oats Commercials, Dies at 85

LOS ANGELES — Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to an indelible character actor who brought gruff charm, and sometimes menace, to a range of films that included “Cocoon,” “The Natural” and “The Firm,” has died. He was 85.