Jack Palance

On hand for the “City Slickers” sequel were Jack Palance, left, Billy Crystal and Daniel Stern. (Sunny Sung / LAT)

Sept. 16, 2014 2:07 AM PT

Palance holds his Oscar backstage at the 64th annual Academy Awards. (Bob Galbraith / AP)

Jack Palance, right, with his wife Elaine at the 75th Academy Awards in 2003. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)

Palance poses in Tehachapi, Calif. (John Hayes / AP)