Fox News Digital has confirmed that actor Tony Ganios, best known for his role in the 1981 film "Porky's," has passed away at the age of 64. Ganios' fiancée, Amanda Ganios, revealed that he unexpectedly died on February 18 following a four-hour emergency surgery for a spinal cord infection. While the surgery was initially successful, Ganios went on dialysis the next morning and subsequently suffered a cardiac arrest.

Ganios gained fame for his portrayal of Meat Tuperello in the cult classic "Porky's," which spawned multiple sequels. Throughout his career, he also appeared in films such as "The Wanderers" in 1979, "Continental Divide" in 1981, and "Die Hard 2" in 1990. On television, Ganios made appearances in shows like "The Equalizer" and "Wiseguy."

Having seemingly retired from acting in the '90s, Ganios' final film credit was in 1993's "Rising Sun," according to IMDb. Amanda Ganios expressed her profound love for her late fiancé, reflecting on their time together.

The passing of Tony Ganios has saddened fans of his work in both film and television. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.