Acting coach John Kirby has died at age 75, according to multiple reports. Kirby dies on Wednesday, July 15, three years after he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He is described as both an acting coach and a member of a prominent family in film and television. Kirby is the brother of actor Bruno Kirby, best known for roles including in “City Slickers,” and he is also identified as the son of actor Bruce Kirby. Both outlets report that his death occurs on the morning of July 15, with one account noting it follows his ALS diagnosis by about three years. No other circumstances of his death are detailed in the provided summaries. The reports characterize Kirby’s career as centered on acting coaching alongside his connections to the Kirby acting family. His passing is widely reported as a loss to the acting community and to the family of performers associated with his relatives.