December 7th 2024.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved actor Mark Withers at the age of 77. Withers, best known for his role on the popular 80s soap Dynasty, passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Withers captured the hearts of audiences with his portrayal of Ted Dinard, the ill-fated lover of Steven Carrington during the first season of Dynasty. He then went on to showcase his talent in other series such as Wonder Woman, Magnum P.I, The Dukes of Hazzard, Hart to Hart, Dallas, Matlock, The King of Queens, and Fraiser.
In 2016, he made a memorable appearance in an episode of Stranger Things as Gary, a coroner in the fictional town of Hawkins. His daughter, Jessie Withers, confirmed his death and shared that her father faced his illness with the same strength and dignity he brought to his craft. She also expressed her gratitude for his legacy of warmth, humor, and dedication, as well as his ability to make every role unforgettable.
Despite his passing, Withers' talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans. His last on-screen role was in a 2017 episode of the popular Netflix sci-fi series Sense8.
Before making a name for himself in the acting world, Withers starred in a national campaign for McDonald's and went on to appear in advertisements for other brands such as Folger's Coffee and American Airlines. In recent years, he also made appearances in TV shows like Criminal Minds, True Blood, Castle, and Sense8.
Born in 1947 in Binghamton, New York, Withers' passion for acting led him to study at California State University, Los Angeles, and obtain his Master of Fine Arts at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He is survived by his daughter and wife, Haiyan Liu Withers.
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