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

John Mahoney, the beloved dad on “Frasier,” has died in Chicago.

John Mahoney, Steppenwolf and ‘Frasier’ actor – Chicago Tribune

According to John’s publicist … he passed away Sunday in hospice care.

The British-born actor famously played Martin Crane, the father of Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce‘s characters, for 11 seasons of “Frasier.”

TV Guide

John most recently had a recurring role in “Hot in Cleveland.” Besides his TV success, John was in tons of movies — like ‘American President,’ “Say Anything…” and “Eight Men Out” — during more than 30 years in showbiz.

Highlights From “The Outgoing Tide” Starring John Mahoney & Rondi Reed (YouTube)

He won a SAG Award in 2000 for “Frasier” — and was nominated for 2 Emmys and 2 Golden Globes. John was also active in theater and won a Tony in 1986.

Variety

John was 77.

RIP

(Source: TMZ)

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