Stranger Things star dead after tragic cancer diagnosis
Mark Withers, known for his role in Stranger Things, has sadly passed away at the age of 77 on November 22.The actor, also recognised for his parts in Dynasty and Magnum, P.
I., died following a battle with pancreatic cancer, as confirmed by his daughter Jessie Withers. In a heartfelt statement to Variety on Friday, she said: "He confronted his illness with the same strength and dignity he brought to his craft, creating a legacy of warmth, humour, and dedication, along with his remarkable ability to make every role unforgettable.
Mark's enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike." The actor's most recent on-screen appearance was in 2019, according to IMDb, rounding off a career that spanned four decades, having started in the 1970s with commercials.
Fans will remember Mark for his role as Coroner Gary in the first season of Netflix's smash hit series Stranger Things. Marks' part required him to examine a dead body at the local morgue and he was summoned to the police station to converse with Chief Hopper.
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