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John Mahoney Dead: 'Frasier' Star Dies, Aged 77

Starred in hit sitcom for more than a decade.
Graeme Demianyk
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Actor John Mahoney, who starred as Martin Crane in US sitcom ‘Frasier’, has died aged 77, his manager said.

The British-born star, who played Frasier’s father for more than 10 years, died on Sunday (4 February) while in hospice care in Chicago, TMZ reports.

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His cause of death has not been announced.

In the wake of the news, hundreds of fans, including many famous faces, rushed to pay tribute on Twitter:

John Mahoney lived down the street from my parents in suburban Chicago. I ran into him more times than I can count...I can’t begin to describe how kind he was in a 280 character tweet. A wonderful man has passed away at 77 which seems far too young in this case. pic.twitter.com/QThy1VHLXT

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) February 5, 2018

The great John Mahoney passed away today at age 77. I've not known a kinder man nor more brilliant actor. We were all blessed to have spent 11 glorious years together. pic.twitter.com/hn3SZwuEy4

— Jeff Greenberg (@JeffGreenbergCD) February 5, 2018

I was so honored to work with the legendary John Mahoney on “The Broken Heart’s Club.” I was so nervous because “Say Anything” is one of my favorite films ever. He could not have been a kinder man. #RIPJohnMahoney pic.twitter.com/DFp8Dpj6uz

— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) February 6, 2018

He was Dad to Frasier and Niles (AND Diane Court) but also a Father figure to us all. Rest In Peace, John Mahoney! https://t.co/Bj25Ppd4n6

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) February 6, 2018

Here's to you, John Mahoney! You make the unforgettable look easy. @johncusack, @ioneskye1, @canyonjim pic.twitter.com/jB1PTQmUaQ

— Cameron Crowe (@CameronCrowe) February 6, 2018

I saw John Mahoney perform off broadway in Orphans and I’ll never forget that experience or his performance. He brought such wonderful humanity to every single thing I ever saw him in. What an actor. What a loss.

— Josh Charles (@MrJoshCharles) February 6, 2018

Born in Blackpool, Mahoney began his career on the stage in the UK before moving to the US.

As the straight-talking father of Frasier and Niles Crane, who were portrayed by Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce, Mahoney won over thousands of fans.

‘Frasier’ ran for 11 seasons from 1993-2004 and Mahoney won a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2000 in for the role.

Mahoney was also nominated for two Emmys and two Golden Globes.

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