There are conflicting reports about the death of a "Back to the Future" actor, with some outlets stating that James Tolkan, who played Mr. Strickland, has died at 94, while others claim that Matt Clark has died at 89. However, at least one "Back to the Future" actor has denied their own death, suggesting that there may be some error in the reporting. The actual identity and status of the deceased actor, if any, is unclear.