‘Yellowstone’ Star Cole Hauser Suffers Devastating Family Loss

Yellowstone star Cole Hauser suffered a devastating family loss with the death of his father, Vice Squad and The Young and the Restless actor Wings Hauser at age 78.

On March 19, Wings’ wife, Cali Lili Hauser, confirmed the sad news with a social media announcement and tribute.

“‘Movie icon Wings Hauser took flight in the arms of his film & music partner, Cali Lili Hauser at their studio this weekend,” Cali’s Instagram update shared of the actor.

The statement continued, “Born in Hollywood, proud Academy member and prouder son of Academy Award-winning writer, director, producer Dwight A. Hauser and loving mother Geraldine T. Hauser, Wings Hauser’s one-of-a-kind, legendary career spanned 58 years in movies, TV & music working alongside many of the greatest artists in the industry and earning their respect.”

In her post, Lili also revealed an upcoming documentary about Wings’ life titled Wings Hauser: Working Class Actor.

She concluded, “His recent and upcoming releases along with his living wish is handing the torch to the love of his life, Cali, requesting she continue[s] the work embodying their partnership, their love story and honoring his legacy.”

During his career, Wings accumulated more than 100 acting credits. He was best known for portraying Greg Foster on The Young and the Restless in 1977; he reprised the role in 2010. He also appeared in shows like Magnum, P.I., Roseanne, Beverly Hills, 90210, Murder, She Wrote, Bones and Perry Mason.

Additionally, Wings appeared in films such as Vice Squad, The Insider, Rubber and Tough Guys Don’t Dance.

Wings and Cole were estranged for years when Cole was a child but reconnected during his teenage years. In November, Cole shared the advice his father gave him early in his acting career.

“Oh god, yeah. I mean, I think his advice was, you know, persist until you succeed,” Cole told People. “Yeah, you know you’re gonna get knocked down in this business. You’re gonna be told ‘no’ a lot, but just keep following your dreams.”

In addition to his wife and Cole, Wings’ is survived by a daughter, Bright Hauser.

Yellowstone star Cole Hauser suffered a devastating family loss with the death of his father, Vice Squad and The Young and the Restless actor Wings Hauser at age 78. On March 19, Wings’ wife, Cali Lili Hauser, confirmed the sad news with a social media announcement and tribute. “‘Movie icon Wings Hauser took flight in the arms of his film & music partner, Cali Lili…