Actor and comedian Martin Mull, known for his roles in shows such as ‘Sabrina The Teenage Witch’ and ‘Roseanne’, has died at the age of 80.
On Saturday, Martin’s daughter, Maggie Mull, shared on her Instagram account that her father died at home on June 27 after battling a long-term illness.
“It pains my heart to share that my father passed away at home on June 27, after a courageous fight against a long illness. He was known for excelling in every creative discipline imaginable and also for making Red Roof Inn commercials. I would find that joke. “It never stopped being funny,” Maggie wrote in her post.
In her emotional tribute, Maggie Mull said: “My father will be deeply missed by his wife and daughter, by his friends and co-workers, by his fellow artists, comedians and musicians, and by the sign of a truly exceptional person, many , many dogs. I loved him very much.” In the comments section of Maggie Mull’s post, Martin Mull’s fans and co-stars paid tribute. Schitt’s Creek actor Dan Levy wrote: “Sending you so much love. He was the best.” Sarah Levy added: “Sending you lots of love.”
Martin Mull’s career spanned decades, beginning with his breakout roles in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Fernwood 2 Night. He later became a household name with roles in Clue, Roseanne and Sabrina The Teenage Witch, where he played director Willard Kraft. His versatility extended to Arrested Development, where he played Detective Gene Parmesan, and made memorable guest appearances on shows like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and The Golden Girls.
Before his acting career, Martin Mull made his mark as a songwriter and comedian.
The actor is survived by his daughter Maggie, a writer, and his wife Wendy Haas, who is also an actress and songwriter.
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