Die hard
Die hard verb - Continue to exist.
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Die Hard had John McClane going from "everyman action hero trapped with baddies" to "Made of Iron action hero wrecking havoc in various places".
Source: Denser and Wackier - Live Free or Die Hard is either another solid installment of the series, or a demonstration that the series has become too outlandish (starting by John McClane being Made of Iron).
Source: Contested Sequel -
He's an incredibly prolific character actor who you likely recognize from Die Hard 2, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, The Shawshank Redemption, Iron Man 3... hell, throw a stone and you'll hit William Sadler.
Source: Creator / William Sadler
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