Denis Arndt, 'S.W.A.T.' and 'Basic Instinct' actor, dead at 86

Denis Arndt, the Tony-nominated actor who famously interrogated Sharon Stone's character in "Basic Instinct." has died at the age of 86.

"In his own way, Dad lived his life as a full and generous performance, known for his incredible wit, charm, rebel spirit, irreverence, sense of humor, grittiness, and passion for his art," Arndt's family wrote.  "He has earned a standing ovation for the remarkable life he led," Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume

"His legacy, both on and off stage, will live on in the hearts of family, friends, and community members," they continued. "He was charming, handsome, present in the moment, spontaneous, and magnetic - a true Renaissance man."

Arndt was born in Issaquah, Washington on Feb. 23, 1939 – which his family noted was the same year that the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz," was released and pioneered the use of Technicolor in cinema.