Another 80s icon has passed away. This is about Howard Hesseman. The actor turned 81 after a short illness.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hesseman had been in poor health since recovering from bowel surgery last summer. He died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Hesseman was an improv veteran who was part of a politically motivated group called “The Committee,” worked for some time as a radio DJ for broadcaster WKRP, and won two Emmy nominations for his portrayal of the legendary character Johnny Fever.
Career on the small and big screen
He became an even bigger star on television in the eighties thanks to Boston Legal in Fresh Off the Boa, but especially when he starred in the long-running series for four seasons Head of the Class.
He also appeared in films, among others About Schmidt, This is Spinal Tap and as a flamboyant pimp in Doctor Detroit, but most fans will probably know him best as Commander Lassard’s brother in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985).
After news of his death broke, former friends and colleagues were quick to share their condolences and condolences online.
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