December 07, 2024
The Stranger Things actor Mark Withers has died at 77.
As reported by MailOnline, the news of his death was announced by his daughter Jessie Withers.
In a statement to Variety on Friday that the late actor died on November 22 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
She said, “He confronted his illness with the same strength and dignity he brought to his craft, creating a legacy of warmth, humor, and dedication, along with his remarkable ability to make every role unforgettable.”
“Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike,” his daughter maintained.
Apart from starring in Stranger Things back in 2016, he is also known for guest and supporting roles on shows including, Dynasty and Magnum, P.I.
Withers began appearing on television beginning in the late 1970s, but one of his earliest high-profile roles was on 1981's Dynasty as Ted Dinard.
He also had small roles on shows including Wonder Woman, Trapper John, M.D., Death Of A Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story, Dallas and Matlock, The Dukes Of Hazzard, Hart To Hart, and Remington Steele.