'Yes, Dear' actor Anthony Clark dies at 62
What's the story
Anthony Clark, the beloved comedian and actor best known for his role in the sitcom Yes, Dear, passed away on Tuesday (local time) at the age of 62. His former co-star Mike O'Malley confirmed the news on X. "Anthony Clark died yesterday. He was a hilarious guy," O'Malley wrote in his tribute post. No cause of death has been disclosed, though Deadline reported he died from pneumonia complications.
Fond memories
'I was a fan before I was a friend'
O'Malley shared his fond memories of Clark, recalling their first encounter at The Comedy Connection in Boston during the mid-1990s.
"He was so unique, one of those comics who is laughing along with you at the absurdity of his stories and observations," O'Malley wrote.
"I was a fan before I was a friend. We spoke on the phone three weeks ago. He had us laughing loudly once again."
Twitter Post
See O'Malley's post here
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Career highlights
Clark's rise to fame
Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Clark graduated from Emerson College and started his career as a stand-up comedian.
His early television roles were in Boston Common and Soul Man.
However, it was his role as Greg Warner on CBS's Yes, Dear that made him a household name.
The show aired for six seasons from 2000 to 2006 and starred Jean Louisa Kelly and Liza Snyder alongside O'Malley.
Filmography
His career in films and other television roles
Apart from his television roles, Clark also ventured into films.
He made his movie debut in Nancy Savoca's 1991 coming-of-age drama Dogfight and later appeared in Peter Bogdanovich's The Thing Called Love.
His other TV credits included guest spots on Ellen and Sesame Street.
He also hosted the fourth season of the reality comedy competition Last Comic Standing.