Rene, who was also a gymnast, had been in the hospital for two months before his death, his brother Jon Kirby told Vermont outlet 'Seven Days' Rene Kirby, an actor and gymnast best known for his role ...

Kirby also appeared in another Farelly brothers movie, "Stuck on You," and a 2005 episode of "Carnivàle." Rene Kirby, the actor best known for his role in 2001's Shallow Hal, has died. He was 70.