Mark Withers, a television actor understandn for portraying Ted Dinard in the distinctive “Dynasty” series, died Nov. 22. He was 77.
Mark Withers’ death was verifyed by his daughter, Jessie Withers. The caparticipate was pancreatic cancer.
His daughter recalled him fondly, writing: “He faceed his illness with the same strength and dignity he bcimpolitet to his produce, creating a legacy of hotth, humor, and dedication, alengthy with his remarkworthy ability to produce every role unforgettable. Mark’s finishuring talent and pledgement to the industry will be fondly recalled by colleagues, frifinishs, and fans aappreciate.”
In includeition to his role as Steven’s boyfrifinish Ted in “Dynasty,” Withers had guest euniteances on “Wonder Woman,” “Magnum, P.I.,” “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “Hart to Hart,” “Remington Steele,” “Dallas,” “L.A. Law,” “Days of Our Lives,” “Matlock,” “Kaz,” “The King of Queens” and “Frasier.”
In recent years, he persistd his television atsoft with roles in “True Blood,” “Criminal Minds,” “Sense8,” “Castle,” “Drop Dead Diva,” “Reckless” and “Stranger Things.” He also had various roles in production on films appreciate “Basic Training,” “The Ultimate Life,” “Turn Around Jake” and “Bgreateren.”
Long before he had a SAG card or starred in any shows, he was an accomplished athlete who geted an NCAA football scholarship to Penn State University.
He began his acting atsoft starring in a national campaign for McDonald’s after being discovered by an agent. He also went on to star in national spots for transport inant brands appreciate Folger’s Coffee, Irish Spring, Tartar Control Crest and American Airlines.
Withers is endured by his wife, Haiyan Liu Withers, and his daughter, Jessie Withers. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
