Mark Withers, an actor who has appeared in television shows including Dynasty And Stranger Thingsdied at age 77.
Withers’ daughter, Jessie, confirmed the news on Friday, December 6, saying that her father died on November 22 from pancreatic cancer, according to Variety.
“He faced his illness with the same strength and dignity that he brought to his profession, creating a legacy of warmth, humor and dedication, as well as his remarkable ability to make every role unforgettable,” added Jessie in a statement. “Colleagues, friends and fans will fondly remember Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry. »
The tourniquet reappeared in Dynastyin the first season of, as Ted Dinard, a boyfriend of Steven Carrington (Al Corley). He also shared episodes with the actor Wayne NorthrupWHO died November 29. Before DynastyWithers played a supporting role in the short-lived CBS legal drama Kazwho won the main actor Ron Leibman A Emmy Awards.
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Withers’ other television roles in the 1970s and 1980s included episodes of Wonder Woman, America’s Greatest Hero, Trapper John, MD, Magnum, P.I., The Dukes of HazzardAnd Hill Street Blues. He also starred in eight episodes as Coach Locke in The days of our lives between 1986 and 1987. Later in his career, Withers starred in Matlock, Spawn, The king of queens, Criminal mindsAnd Real blood. In one of his final roles, Withers played coroner Gary in an episode of the first season of Stranger Things.
Before becoming an actor, Withers was a football player who earned an NCAA scholarship to Penn State. Variety reports. He made his on-screen debut in a national commercial for McDonald’s, then appeared in commercials for Folger’s Coffee, Irish Spring, Crest and American Airlines, the outlet adds.
Withers is survived by his wife Haiyan Liu Withers and his daughter Jessie Withers. Donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospitalby Variety.
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