Death of Mark Withers, seen in the series Dynasty and Stranger Things, at the age of 77

Sad news. The soap opera Dynasty still loses one of its members. After Wayne Northrop, the interpreter of Michael Culhane, the soap opera team is today mourning the death of Mark Withers. The American actor died on November 22 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. It was his daughter Jessie Withers who confirmed his disappearance to the media Variety. “He faced his illness with the same strength and dignity that he brought to his craft, creating a legacy of warmth, humor and dedication, as well as his remarkable ability to make every role unforgettable. Enduring talent and Mark's commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by his colleagues, friends and fans.”

Death of Mark Withers: a television career marked by the soap opera Dynasty

After obtaining a bachelor's degree in acting and directing and a master's degree in fine arts, Mark Withers started his career on the small screen by appearing in two episodes of the western The Conquest of the West. After this small role, the actor made a series of television appearances playing in Wonder Woman, Kaz, California Fever or even in Ralph Superhero. He then made a notable appearance in the soap opera Dynasty in 1981. Opposite Linda Evans and Al Corley, he played Ted Dinard, Steven Carrington's lover, for six episodes. After DynastyMark Withers continued his path in the television industry, particularly in soap operas such as Santa Barbara, Dallas et Days of our lives.

Mort de Mark Withers : Stranger Things, True Blood… a regular in supporting roles

If Mark Withers never found a role as important as that of Ted Dinard in Dynastythis did not prevent him from making appearances in more recent series. He was notably seen in Criminal mindsDrop Dead Diva, Sense 8, True Blood or even in Castle alongside Nathan Fillion. The actor also appeared as Gary, the town of Hawkins coroner, in the first season of Stranger Things. In cinema, Mark Withers featured in the romantic drama The Ultimate Life, The Phoenix Incident, Turnaround Jake and more recently in the biopic Bolden the Dan Pritzer.

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