Peter Graves: 1926 - 2010

Peter Graves died Sunday, March 14 at the age of 83. The actor is known for his starring role in the 1960s TV series "Mission Impossible" and for movies like "Stalag 17" and the comedy "Airplane!" The actor died of an apparent heart attack at his house in the coastal suburb of Pacific Palisades. Graves is survived by his wife Joan, daughters Kelly, Claudia and Amanda, and six grandchildren. (REUTERS)      

Graves poses during dedication ceremonies for his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 30, 2009. (AP)

The actor at the dedication ceremonies for his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in L.A. (AP) (AP2009)

Peter and his wife Joan arrive for a premiere in Beverly Hills, California in 2006.  Peter and Joan married in 1950. (REUTERS)

Actor Mike Connors joins Graves during the dedication ceremony for Graves' star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 30, 2009. (AP)

Graves poses during the 12th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in L.A. on January 29, 2006. (REUTERS)

Graves and his former "Mission Impossible" co-star, Barbara Bain, present an award at the 12th annual SAG Awards in 2006. (REUTERS)

Graves portrayed Captain Clarence Oveur in the 80s comedies "Airplane!" and "Airplane II: The Sequel." (Paramount)

Graves starred as Jim Phelps, the leader of the elite Impossible Missions Force in the iconic TV series. (CBS)