July 9th 2024.
Doug Sheehan, a beloved actor known for his roles on hit shows like General Hospital, Clueless, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, has passed away at the age of 75. The news was confirmed by the Kane Funeral Home, who announced that the actor had died peacefully at his home on June 29, surrounded by his loving wife.
Born in California in 1949, Sheehan began his acting career with a small role on Charlie's Angels in 1978. But it was his role as Joe Kelly on General Hospital that truly catapulted him to fame. He appeared in over 205 episodes of the soap opera from 1979 to 1982, and even received a Daytime Emmy nomination for his performance.
After his time on General Hospital, Sheehan joined the cast of Knots Landing, a popular spin-off of Dallas. He played the role of Ben Gibson, the second husband of Valene Ewing, from 1983 to 1988. However, his character mysteriously disappeared after leaving for a trip to South America and never returned.
In 1997, Sheehan took on the role of Mel Horowitz, Cher's father, in the TV adaptation of Clueless. He replaced Michael Lerner after the first season and stayed on the show until it ended in 1999. He also had a brief stint on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, playing the magical father of Melissa Joan Hart's character in the first episode of season 4. He later returned for the series finale in 2003, where he was ready to walk Sabrina down the aisle before she called off her wedding.
Aside from his successful TV career, Sheehan also appeared in several films, including 10, Victor/ Victoria, and Cops n Roberts. He also had guest roles on other popular shows like Cheers, Alice, MacGyver, Columbo, and What I Like About You.
Sheehan is survived by his wife, Cate, whom he married in 1981. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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