Actor Anthony Guidera, Known for 'the Godfather Part III,' Passes Away at 65

WHO:

Variety - Anthony Guidera, actor known for "The Godfather Part III" and "Species."

TMZ - Valarie Guidera, wife of Anthony Guidera.

WHAT:

TMZ - Anthony Guidera launched his film career in 1990 by landing the role of a bodyguard also named Anthony in "The Godfather Part III."

TMZ - Anthony Guidera played Robbie in the 1995 sci-fi film "Species" and received the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss with his co-star Natasha Henstridge.

TMZ - Anthony Guidera appeared in smaller roles in "The Rock" (1996), "The Postman" (1997), and "Armageddon" (1998).

TMZ - Anthony Guidera made appearances in TV shows including "Renegade," "Baywatch," "Angel," and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."

Variety - Anthony Guidera died at the age of 65.

TMZ - Anthony Guidera's heart stopped suddenly, leading to his hospitalization and eventual death.

TMZ - Anthony Guidera was on life support for three weeks before being taken off per his prior directive.

WHERE:

Variety - Los Angeles-area hospital where Anthony Guidera passed away.

TMZ - Southern California home where Anthony collapsed.

WHEN:

Variety - Anthony Guidera died on a Saturday.

TMZ - Anthony Guidera collapsed on May 11.

WHY:

TMZ - The cause of Anthony Guidera's heart stopping is still unknown, as doctors have no clue what caused it.

HOW:

TMZ - Anthony Guidera was rushed to the hospital after collapsing and was placed on life support.

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 21:05 UTC)

Anthony Guidera kicked off his film career in 1990 with a role as a bodyguard named Anthony in "The Godfather Part III." He later played Robbie in the 1995 sci-fi hit "Species," where he won the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss alongside co-star Natasha Henstridge. Guidera also had smaller roles in popular films like "The Rock," "The Postman," and "Armageddon," and made guest appearances on TV shows such as "Renegade," "Baywatch," "Angel," and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."

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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 17:44 UTC)

Actor Anthony Guidera, known for his roles in "The Godfather Part III" and "Species," has died at the age of 65 after his heart stopped suddenly. He collapsed at his Southern California home on May 11 and was hospitalized, where he remained on life support for three weeks before being taken off per his prior directive. The cause of his heart failure is still unknown, leaving doctors puzzled about what led to this tragic event.