Dennis Farina, who played Detective Joe Fontana on “Law & Order” during the 2004-06 seasons, passed away Monday in a Scottsdale, Ariz., hospital. A rep for a “Law & Order” actor has confirmed that the 69-year-old star has died.
His publicist, Lori De Waal, told media that the actor suffered a blood clot in his lung.
Prior to his death Farina appeared in Get Shorty, Saving Private Ryan, Midnight Runand Out of Sight.
