Back to the Future star James Tolkan dies aged 94
James Tolkan, known for Back to the Future and Top Gun, has died aged 94 after a remarkable acting career spanning decades.
21°CMURPHY, James (“Jimmy”).
Left us quickly and gently on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, in the arms of his boy, Nick - a final flourish of the drama and spontaneity we loved him for.
Service: 10:00am, Thursday 18 September, Tobin Brothers, 604 Esplanade, Mount Martha.
Livestream (Memorial): https://tinyurl.com/mry2az9r
Wake: Hickinbotham’s of Dromana.
RSVP (catering): https://tinyurl.com/bdf5xtk6
BYO musical instrument - play him home.
A fitting send-off on Flinders Island in November for his 79th.
He was, and is, our sunshine.
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