Erich Anderson Dies: ‘Felicity’, ‘Thirtysomething’ Actor Was 67

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told the Hollywood Reporter that Bower died in his sleep at home in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 30.Bower was still appearing in movies and television series right up until 2023, when he did a three-episode guest spot on AMC’s “Lucky Hank” as Bob Odenkirk’s father Henry Sr.One memorable role was as the janitor Marvin in 1990’s “Die Hard 2,” in which he helps Bruce Willis’ John McClane fight terrorists at Dulles International Airport.He also played the president’s father Frank in Oliver Stone’s “Nixon,” starring Anthony Hopkins as Tricky Dick.And Bower took on a variety of character roles through the years in other films, like “Beverly Hills Cop 2,” “The Hills Have Eyes,” “Pollock” and “Hearts in Atlantis.” On television, the actor appeared in 26 episodes of the wholesome series “The Waltons” as Dr. Curtis Willard.

Actor Nicholas Ball, famous for playing gang lord Terry Bates in EastEnders, has passed away, his agent has announced. In their statement, Nicholas's agent announced that he had "passed away following a short illness." They also paid tribute to his "successful acting career on stage and screen spanned an impressive six decades." He made a number of appearances in EastEnders between 2007 and 2009, where his character caused chaos in the Queen Vic, and event attacked the iconic Peggy Mitchell (played by the late Dame Barbara Windsor).

Felicity and Dallas, has died at the age of 67.Anderson’s wife, actor Saxon Trainor, announced his death on Instagram, sharing that he had suffered a “brutal struggle with cancer”.The actor was known for his roles in various television shows including Melrose Place, Star Trek: The Next Generation and Murder, She Wrote.However, it was his role as Dr. Edward Porter, the father of Keri Russell’s character in J.J.

Felicity and Dallas star Erich Anderson has sadly died, following a cancer battle at 67, his wife has confirmed.The actor was known for his role as Dr. Edward Porter, for nine episodes in TV drama Felicity in the 90s. Erich also starred in hit TV series, Dallas, Melrose Place, and Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Erich Anderson, known for playing Felicity’s dad on the hit Keri Russell-led series Felicity, has passed away at the age of 67.

According to his obituary, he died of cancer on May 31.His wife, actress Saxon Trainor, shared the news via Instagram over the weekend. “My husband Erich died this morning,” Trainor, 60, wrote. “I am sharing my brother-in-law Michael O’Malley’s words as I am too bereft now to write anything.”O’Malley’s statement revealed that Anderson died after a “brutal” cancer battle.“He had a long successful career as an actor—he was on that old show 30 something; he was Felicity’s father on Felicity; he was killed in a basement in a Friday the 13th movie: he was on Star Trek and dozens of other shows,” O’Malley continued.

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