Actor, Playwright Sam Shepherd, 65, Arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Speeding

Photo: US Navy, Sam Shepherd

In the words of the group Queen, another one bites the dust….. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and actor Sam Shepherd, 65, was arrested on Saturday in Normal for allegedly driving under the influence and speeding. Shepard was arrested on preliminary charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding 15-20 mph above the limit and improper lane usage. According to media reports, his blood-alcohol level was reportedly twice the 0.085 legal limit for driving.

Shepard posted bond and was released from the McLean County jail later Saturday. It was unclear what amount he posted and when his next court appearance will be. A jail registry report said Shepard had to post $300 to be released.

Shepard, an accomplished playwright who won the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for drama for his play “Buried Child,” also has acted in dozens of films, including “Black Hawk Down,” “The Notebook” and “The Right Stuff.” Shepard was born in Fort Sheridan in northern Illinois and lives with longtime partner and actress Jessica Lange. They have two children.

Should we wait with bated breath to see what else the cops found out about Shepherd, since Charles Barkley was rushing to get his groove on with someone other than his wife?

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