WKRP in Cincinnati star Howard Hesseman has passed away.
Hesseman died of complications from colon surgery, his wife told THR. He had the procedure in the summer but passed on this Saturday, Jan. 29, in Los Angeles. He lived to be 81.
Actor Howard Hesseman dies at age 81
Born in 1940, Hesseman began his acting and comedy career in the 1960s.
His trademark role has to be "Dr. Johnny Fever," the radio DJ on the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati from 1978 to 1982.
On TV, Hesseman is also remembered for playing teacher "Charlie Moore" on ABC's Head of the Class. He had another recurring role on One Day at a Time.
The star later reprised his WKRP role in 10 episodes of the revival series in the '90s.
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Hesseman had parts in dozens of films, including Police Academy 2, This Is Spinal Tap, and About Schmidt, to name just a few.
He is survived by his wife Caroline. They had been married since 1989.
Sadly, Hesseman's death follows that of WKRP cast member Frank Bonner, who passed away in June last year.
