Robert Clary, a Holocaust survivor and an actor best known for his role in the World War II–set sitcom Hogan's Heroes, died Wednesday morning at his Los Angeles home, his former manager David Martin confirmed to EW. He was 96.

"Robert's passing is incredibly sad," Martin said in a statement. "He retired from acting a number of years ago and so there was no reason to continue our 20-plus years long managerial relationship. Robert was an amazing gentleman and incredibly talented, not just as an actor but also a performer and a gifted painter. He was one of my most favorite people I represented. Now he can once again be reunited with Natalie the love of his life."