Mark Withers, actor in “Dynasty” and “Kaz,” dies at 77

Mark Withers, who has had recurring roles on shows like Kaz, dynasty And Days of our liveshas died. He was 77.

Withers died Nov. 22 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, said his daughter Jessie Withers The Hollywood Reporter.

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“He faced his illness with the same strength and dignity that he brought to his craft, leaving behind a legacy full of warmth, humor and dedication, coupled with his remarkable ability to make every role unforgettable,” she wrote in a tribute. His “enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends and fans alike.”

Withers portrayed Peter Colcourt in the CBS crime drama starring Ron Leibman Kaz from 1978-79, Ted Dinard at ABC dynasty In 1981 he is murdered by Blake Carrington (John Forsythe), which leads to Joan Collins joining the series as Alexis Carrington – and Coach Locke to NBC Days of our lives from 1986-87.

He also appeared in dozens of other shows including How the West was conquered, Wonder Woman, The best from the West, Magnum, P.I, The Dukes of Hazzard, Hard to Hard, It’s your move, Remington Steele, Dallas, Matlock, The King of Queens, Frasier, Criminal minds, Ruby & Martin, Drop Dead Diva, True blood, Lock, Ruthless, Stranger Things And Sense8.

Withers was born on June 25, 1947 in Binghamton, New York. He was a football star at Chenango Valley High School and earned a scholarship to play at Penn State University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Acting and Directing from California State University Los Angeles and his Master’s in Theater Performance from Minnesota State University.

He started with commercials and appeared in national campaigns for McDonald’s, Folger’s Coffee, Irish Spring Soap, Tartar Control Crest toothpaste and American Airlines, among others. It wasn’t until years later that he landed on TV shows and finally received his SAG card.

As for the films, including credits from Withers Wild and woolly, Something about Amelia, Your life as a man, Basic training, Alex: A child’s life, The ultimate life, Turn around, Jake, The Phoenix Incident, Bolden And The creator.

In addition to his daughter, Withers is survived by his wife Haiyan Liu Withers. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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