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His agent toldDeadlinethat Constantine died on August 31 of natural causes.
Acting with him came with a rush of love and fun.
I will treasure this man who brought Gus to life.
He gave us so much laughter and deserves a rest now.
We love you Michael.
Born Constantine Joanides in 1927, Michael Constantine worked in both film and television for decades.
Constantine played the principal of Walt Whitman High School.
Constantine also had supporting roles in such films asThe Hustler,Thinner,and acid-trip fiascoSkidoo.
Vardalos also posted a photo of Constantine with her father, the real-life inspiration for Gus.
Per Deadline,a thirdMy Big Fat Greek Weddingwas in the planning stages, to be set in Greece.
Michael Constantine as Gus and my real dad Constantine Gus Vardalos, onset#MyBigFatGreekWedding2.
May both dads Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/PZn6oF2auT
