‘Doogie Howser, M.D.’ Star Dies at 73

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Legendary TV and voice actor Rif Hutton died on Saturday at age 73 from glioblastoma, TMZ reported.

Hutton died surrounded by loved ones at his home in Pasadena, California, after a year-long battle with aggressive cancer, his family told the media outlet.

The versatile performer appeared in nearly 200 TV shows over the decades, most famously as Dr. Ron Welch in a 17-episode run on Doogie Howser, M.D., a five-episode run on JAG, and a 32-episode stint on the soap opera, General Hospital.

He also worked as a prominent voice actor, https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/rif-hutton-doogie-howser-jag-1236569674/" rel="" target="_self" title="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/rif-hutton-doogie-howser-jag-1236569674/">according to The Hollywood Reporter.

His work appeared in huge animated hits, including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Rio, and Ice Age. “A remarkable human being has left this earthly plane.

To say that Rif Hutton was one of a kind is a gross understatement,” voice actor and playwright Steve Apostolina https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Rif%20Hutton" rel="" target="_self" title="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Rif%20Hutton">said in a Facebook post about his friend.

Hutton is survived by his wife, fellow actor Bridget Hoffman, and his son Wolfy.

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