Charles Cyphers, Sheriff Leigh Brackett of ‘Halloween’ fame, dead at 85

Charles Cyphers, best known for his role as Sheriff Leigh Brackett in the “Halloween” franchise, died Sunday. He was 85. His manager Chris Roe announced the news that Cyphers died from a brief illness in Tuscon, Ariz. “Charles was a lovable and sensitive man,” Roe said in a statement to “Variety.” “He always had the best stories, and you got a full performance while he told you. He was a close friend and client of many years who will be dearly missed.” Cyphers first played Brackett in John Carpenter’s 1978...