John Heard, 'Home Alone' Dad, Dies at 72

John Heard, best known as Peter McAllister in the "Home Alone" movies who appeared in a wide range of TV and film roles, has died at 72 in Palo Alto, Calif.

He was found dead in a hotel where he was recovering after undergoing back surgery. The Santa Clara Medical Examiner's office confirmed his death.

He also appeared in "Cat People," "After Hours," "Big," "Beaches," "Gladiator," and on TV in "Miami Vice" and "The Sopranos," for which he won an Emmy nomination.