James B Sikking dies at 90 surrounded by family after Hill Street Blues actor’s dementia battle

ACTOR James B. Sikking has died aged 90 following a battle with dementia.

Sikking, best known for his role on the series Hill Street Blues, died at his Los Angeles home.

James B. Sikking has died

James B. Sikking has diedCredit: Getty

The actor’s publicist, Cynthia Synder, said he died “peacefully at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family,” according to PEOPLE.

Sikking was also known for his unique acting, including his expressive faces.

His career spanned six decades and he even became an Emmy nominee in that time.

He landed the near accolade for his role as Dr. David Howser on the sitcom Doogie Howser, M.D., which also starred Neil Patrick Harris.

Sikking’s other iconic appearances were on shows like Little House on the Prairie and Brooklyn South.

He had previously explained how his life before acting had inspired his most famous role, on Hill Street Blues.

Sikking was born in Los Angeles in 1934 and later received a degree in Theatre Arts from UCLA.

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