Mark Withers, best known for roles in dynasty And Stranger Thingshas died. He was 77.

The actor’s daughter, Jessie Withers, confirmed that her father had passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer, diversity reported on Friday, December 6th.

According to the outlet, his death occurred on Friday, November 22nd. Mark is survived by daughter Jessie and wife Haiyan Liu Withers. The family has suggested donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of his memory.

Jessie honored her late father and his legacy with a touching tribute, via diversity.

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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. “Colleagues, friends and fans alike will fondly remember Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry.”

During his illustrious career, Mark played Ted Dinard in the original series “Dynasty,” which aired from January 1981 to May 1989.

His character was a love interest for the sexually confused Steven Carrington (Al Corley)one of the most important family members in the soap opera.

In dramatic scenes, Steven’s father plays Blake Carrington (John Forsythe) accidentally murders Ted after seeing him hugging his son – marking the end of Mark’s time on the series.

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More recently, Mark portrayed Gary in the hit Netflix series Supernatural. Stranger Things. The character was a coroner at the local morgue and appeared in the first season.

Over the course of his acting career, Mark also garnered appearances in a number of TV shows and films including Castle, Criminal Minds, Dallas, Days of Our Lives, Drop Dead Diva, And Fraiser.

He also appeared in Hill Street Blues, LA Law, Magnum PI, Matlock, Remington Steele, Sense8, Wonder Woman, The Dukes of Hazzard And The King of Queens.

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Accordingly diversityMark was a star athlete before pursuing his acting career and had secured a football scholarship to Penn State.

At the beginning of his acting career he was able to secure appearances in commercials. These included roles in campaigns for McDonald’s, American Airlines, Folger’s Coffee, Irish Spring Soap and Crest toothpaste.

Mark was born on June 25, 1947 in Binghamton, New York and studied acting and directing at California State University, Los Angeles.

He later graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from Minnesota State University in Mankato.