Stranger Things actor Mark Withers dies aged 77 after pancreatic cancer battle as tributes paid to ‘strength & dignity’

MARK Withers, an actor known for roles on Stranger Things, Dynasty and Magnum, P.I., has died aged 77.

Withers passed away on November 22 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his daughter Jessie Withers announced.

Actor Mark Withers has died aged 77 after a four-decade acting career

Actor Mark Withers has died aged 77 after a four-decade acting careerCredit: NBC
Withers appeared in a 2016 episode of the hit sci-fi show Stranger things

Withers appeared in a 2016 episode of the hit sci-fi show Stranger thingsCredit: Netflix

In a statement to Variety on Friday, she said: “He confronted his illness with the same strength and dignity he brought to his craft, creating a legacy of warmth, humor, and dedication, along with his remarkable ability to make every role unforgettable.

“Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.”

The actor’s last on-screen role was in 2019 – marking a four-decade career after beginning to act in the 1970s.

He had a number of small roles on iconic hit shows like Wonder Woman, Trapper John, M.D., Death Of A Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story, The Dukes Of Hazzard, Hart To Hart, Remington Steele, Dallas and Matlock.

From 1986 to 1987, he also appeared on eight episodes of Days Of Our Lives as Coach Locke.

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