Beloved ‘Frasier’ Star, John Mahoney, Dies At 77

RIP John Mahoney, an acting legend in Chicago, who appeared onstage at Steppenwolf many times and in such films as BARTON FINK, SAY ANYTHING… and THE IRON GIANT, among many others, and played Martin Crane on FRASIER. pic.twitter.com/uLU9Gp3lI3

— Music Box Theatre (@musicboxtheatre) February 5, 2018

I never loved John Mahoney more than when he was annoying his TV sons with dated Austin Powers references pic.twitter.com/VGAjY8xchh

— Tristan Cooper (@TristanACooper) February 5, 2018

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Sorry to hear of the passing of #JohnMahoney Such a talented actor and wonderful man. RIP, my friend. pic.twitter.com/6EJwcdwJco

— Dean Cain (@Deancain) February 5, 2018

Devastated by the loss of John Mahoney who was so kind and supportive of me early in my career when we made The Broken Hearts Club…

— Love, Greg (@GBerlanti) February 6, 2018

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John Mahoney was such a wonderful corner of the perfect square that was Frasier, Niles, Marty and Daphne. RIP.

— Dan Rebellato is on Bluesky (@DanRebellato) February 5, 2018

John Mahoney, RIP. pic.twitter.com/oZV2gjHn02

— Zia Records (@ZiaRecords) February 5, 2018

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Oh, such sad news about John Mahoney.

— Helen O'Hara (@HelenLOHara) February 5, 2018

bit aside, this is pretty tough news about someone who became one of my favorite actors over the years solely from his work on frasier.

rest in peace, john mahoney. pic.twitter.com/LhItHglRA3

— will defries (@willdefries) February 5, 2018

A wonderful actor has died: John Mahoney, 77, longtime Chicago stage star, sterling work in every medium. "Frasier" was just the icing on the cake. So good in "Moonstruck," among dozens of others. pic.twitter.com/TpLAh7sBXY

— Michael Phillips (@MrPhillipsPart2) February 5, 2018

Sad to lose John Mahoney, who was great as Frasier's dad but even better as Diane Court's dad. He will be missed.

— Jennifer Armstrong (@jmkarmstrong) February 5, 2018

Oh, John Mahoney. You were the best. RIP, you sweet, talented man.

— Ariel Dumas (@ArielDumas) February 5, 2018

RIP John Mahoney. pic.twitter.com/dDhUt13sZK

— The Black List (@theblcklst) February 5, 2018

RIP John Mahoney, who played Kid Gleason in one of my favorite films ever, John Sayles’ Eight Men Out pic.twitter.com/Cc1tCCeSlp

— Eric Stangel (@EricStangel) February 5, 2018

John Mahoney was great in Frasier – such sad news to see he passed. pic.twitter.com/Jb2Z8B5c7S

— The Darkest Timeline Numbersmuncher (@NumbersMuncher) February 5, 2018

Sad to hear that John Mahoney has passed away.
Most of my generation will remember him fondly as FRAISER's dad, Martin Crane.
To me, he'll always be the General from THE IRON GIANT…https://t.co/SzjqVTGD6o
…and Amy & Smitty's Chief at the Argus in THE HUDSUCKER PROXY. pic.twitter.com/TC5hYGl654

— Dan Slott (@DanSlott) February 5, 2018

Rest in Peace to one of my favorites. John Mahoney, you are a legend. Raising a glass in your honor. pic.twitter.com/nP1LuvtwzG

— Author Jackie-Lantern⁷ 🍁🥀🐈‍⬛ (@JackieSmith114) February 5, 2018

Please retweet this on the night John Mahoney passes. A fantastic, astute, correct piece about his character and the real star of magnificent Frasier.https://t.co/jO6SNVun91

— Danny Baker (@prodnose) February 5, 2018

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That’s so sad. Frasier was such a wonderful series & John Mahoney helped root it in reality. Thanks for so much pleasure. RIP. https://t.co/rCFIpKvh3c

— Gyles Brandreth (@GylesB1) February 5, 2018

Rest In Peace, John Mahoney. "Say Anything" is one of my favorite films of all time.

— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) February 5, 2018

RIP John Mahoney, 77, Frasier star and Steppenwolf regular, late bloomer, surprise Englishman pic.twitter.com/ka0DdDmLBW

— Adam Feldman (@FeldmanAdam) February 5, 2018

Today is a sad day. https://t.co/mgPhlgTKTv

— Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) February 5, 2018

Rest in peace, John Mahoney. So much I could say, but I think this captures so much of why I love him. Martin Crane's message for future generations: pic.twitter.com/lZlM665M6y

— Anthony Oliveira (@meakoopa) February 5, 2018

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So sorry to hear of John Mahoney's passing. Met him once at Steppenwolf (brilliant in The Seafarer), got a chance to praise his work in Say Anything, et al. RIP.

— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) February 5, 2018

The most brilliant speech in Frasier. Martin, John Mahoney, confronts his sons about his restaurant choice. pic.twitter.com/EgWBKkOcfe

— Danny Baker (@prodnose) February 5, 2018

RIP John Mahoney. Loved you in everything I saw you in. 🙁 pic.twitter.com/CduvbLZVgn

— LittleKuriboh (@yugiohtas) February 5, 2018

He’ll be remembered for Frasier, but John Mahoney’s turn as a Faulknerian screenwriter in Barton Fink is (also) one for the ages.

— Sam Adams (@SamuelAAdams) February 5, 2018