Film and TV star Chad Everett dies at 75 after lung cancer diagnosis
The actor's credits include the 1970s TV series 'Medical Center,' 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Melrose Place'
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 12:19 AM
Chad Everett, the blue-eyed star of the 1970s TV series "Medical Center" who went on to appear in such films and TV shows as “Mulholland Drive” and “Melrose Place,” has died. He was 75.
Everett’s daughter, Katherine Thorp, said he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles after a year-and-a-half-long battle with lung cancer.
Everett played sensitive doctor Joe Gannon for seven years on “Medical Center.” The role earned him two Golden Globes and an Emmy nomination.
With a career spanning more than 40 years, Everett guest starred on such TV series as “The Love Boat,” “Murder, She Wrote” and “Without a Trace.” Everett most recently appeared in the TV series “Castle.” His films credits included “The Jigsaw Murders,” “The Firechasers” and director Gus Van Sant’s “Psycho.”
Everett was born in South Bend, Ind., and graduated from Wayne State University before moving to Los Angeles and becoming a contract player with MGM.
Everett’s daughter, Katherine Thorp, said he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles after a year-and-a-half-long battle with lung cancer.
Brenda Scott and Chad Everett in the movie 'Johnny Tiger.'
With a career spanning more than 40 years, Everett guest starred on such TV series as “The Love Boat,” “Murder, She Wrote” and “Without a Trace.” Everett most recently appeared in the TV series “Castle.” His films credits included “The Jigsaw Murders,” “The Firechasers” and director Gus Van Sant’s “Psycho.”
Courtesy Everett Collection
Everett starred in 1966's 'Made in Paris,' with Sandra Grant and Ann-Margret.
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