Rob Garrison, actor of 'Karate Kid' died

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A scene of Rob Garrison in Karate Kid.

(CNN) - Rob Garrison, best known for his work as part of the “Karate Kid” franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to CNN.

He was 59 years old.

"Rob was a great person and ambassador for the 'Karate Kid' legacy," said Rick Henriques, Garrison's representative, in a statement to CNN. “His performance in season 2 of 'Cobra Kai', being the last one, was simply amazing and he stole the episode. I will miss him and everyone he met. ”

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Garrison played the character of Tommy in the 1984 film "The Karate Kid", the 1986 sequel "The Karate Kid Part II" and more recently in the YouTube series Originals "Cobra Kai", which picked up the lives of the characters from film franchise after they became adults.

Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, Robert Garrison's first credited role was in the 1977 science fiction movie, "Starship Invasions."

Over the years, Rob Garrison also appeared in the films "Brubaker", "Iron Eagle" and in numerous television series, including "St. Elsewhere ”,“ MacGyver ”,“ Columbo ”and“ Coach ”.

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