John Mahoney (“Frasier”) dies at 77

I know it doesn’t matter, but was just wondering.

 

RIP John
During Frasier's golden years, Marty was my favorite TV character.
Righteous TV characters - Got a favorite ???

 

That's odd because he was in a number of terrific films including the classic "Say Anything".

 

He did some very fine acting in that role.

 

He had parts in a lot of films before Frasier (perhaps after as well).

One I recall was "Suspect" with Dennis Quaid, Cher and Liam Neeson. A somewhat obscure and mediocre film; but also somehow memorable.

 

R.I.P. Mr. Mahoney!

 

RIP John.

My fav. character on the show...

 

John Mahoney was an amazing man. He moved from the UK to the US, served in the US Army, got a Masters degree, taught English, and didn't even get started acting professionally until he was 37 years old. When we all saw him in Frasier, he had already survived a bout with colon cancer. A transplanted Mancunian played the quintessentially American Martin Crane for eleven seasons. A truly remarkable talent. I'm glad that I get to see a little bit of it.

R.I.P.

 

any comments from kelsey grammer yet? i know he was very close to john

 

Nothing from Kelsey Grammer yet, but....

John Mahoney: Hollywood Remembers ‘Frasier’ & Steppenwolf Theatre Actor

 

John Mahoney as William “Kid” Gleason, manager of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, and John
Cusack as shortstop and third baseman Buck Weaver in the movie Eight Men Out.

 

All I can find is he died in hospice care in Chicago after a short illness.

 

Very sad to hear this news this morning as a big fan of John in Frasier. A great situation comedy relies on good casting and they certainly struck gold with 'Marty Crane'. I haven't really seen much of his other work but I will definitely try to see some more. RIP John.

 

Where did you find this?

 

Wikipedia.



Death
Mahoney died on February 4, 2018 at the age of 77 while in hospice care in Chicago, after a short illness.[26][27][28]

26. Chuba, Kirsten (February 5, 2018). "'Frasier' Star John Mahoney Dies at 77". Variety.
27. Morton, Victor (February 5, 2018). "'Frasier' dad John Mahoney reportedly dies at 77". The Washington Times.
28. John Mahoney, the Cantankerous Dad on 'Frasier,' Dies at 77

 

Thank you for finding that out for me. I wasn’t sure if the source you put was true or not, so that’s why I wanted to know.

 

Anything from the other cast members?

 

My favorite was his portrayal of a William Faulkner type character in the Coen Brothers movie Barton Fink

 

Besides being a terrific actor, the man had a winning smile that made him instantly likable. RIP, John Mahoney.

 

Great shame. RIP

 

I changed my status and signature to a line from Groovy Lady.

 

Very sad news. RIP

 

Here's some stuff from reddit.

'Frasier' Star John Mahoney Dead at 77 • r/television

'Frasier' Star John Mahoney Dead at 77 • r/Frasier

John Mahoney Dead: ‘Fraiser’ Star Dies at 77 • r/movies

Beloved ‘Frasier’ star John Mahoney dies at 77: report • r/news

I know they are the same links, but probably have different posts.