Scott Hylands, Star of ‘Night Heat,’ Dies at 83
Canadian actor Scott Hylands, known for his role as detective Kevin “O.B.” O’Brien in the 1980s police drama "Night Heat", has died at the age of 83. The news was reported on Wednesday, July 29th.
Portland, OR, August 3, 2026 —
Scott Hylands, a Canadian actor recognized for his portrayal of detective Kevin “O.B.” O’Brien in the popular 1980s police drama Night Heat, has passed away at the age of 83.
The news of his death was reported on Wednesday, July 29th.
Hylands was a familiar face on television, with his role in Night Heat being one of his most prominent. The series, which aired in the late 1980s and early 1990s, followed the lives of police officers in a major city, and Hylands’ character was a key figure in the show’s narrative.
Further details regarding the circumstances of his death were not provided in the initial report.
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