Mark Withers, who’s finest identified for enjoying Ted Dinard within the first season of the “Dynasty” sequence in 1981, died on Nov. 22, after a battle with pancreatic most cancers. He was 77.
In a press release to Fox Information Digital, Withers’ daughter, Jessie Withers, stated, “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.”
All through his profession, Withers appeared in numerous tv reveals, together with “Stranger Things,” “The Dukes of Hazard,” “Dallas,” “True Blood,” “Criminal Minds,” “Matlock,” “L.A. Law,” and extra.
A few of his movie credit embody “Basic Training,” “Bolden,” “The Ultimate Life,” and extra.
“Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.”
In keeping with Selection, Withers was an completed athlete who earned an NCAA soccer scholarship to Penn State College.
Earlier than starring in numerous TV and film tasks, Withers appeared in nationwide commercials for manufacturers McDonald’s, Folger’s Espresso, Irish Spring, American Airways, and extra.
Mark is survived by his spouse, Haiyan Liu Withers, and his daughter, Jessie. In keeping with Selection, the household has requested that donations be made in his reminiscence to St. Jude Youngsters’s Analysis Hospital.
