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Report: ‘Frasier’ Actor Paxton Whitehead Dead

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has lost a star.

, an English actor who starred in television shows including, “Friends,” “Mad About You” and “Frasier,” has died. 

Whitehead's rep confirmed the news to Fox News Digital in a statement. 

“Paxton was loved and respected by his family and everyone who knew him. He was a cherished client, a luminary in the acting world who is renowned for his extraordinary talent and dedication to his craft.” 

“He was admired for his versatility and many roles he performed on stage, TV and film. His contributions to the world of entertainment will be cherished and remembered for years to come,” Paxton's rep concluded in his statement. 

Whitehead made his Broadway debut in 1962 in “The Affair.” He went on to perform in several productions, including “My Fair Lady.”

From 1978 to 1979, he played Sherlock Holmes in “The Crucifer of Blood.”

Charles Whitehead, Paxton's son, additionally confirmed with Digital that his father passed away at a hospital in Arlington, Virginia after suffering a fall last week.

“Dad lived a wonderful life…he is survived by myself and his daughter Alex, and four wonderful grandchildren. We all cherish him in his memory and in his passing,” Charles remarked.

“We've seen so many people from so many different aspects of his life come forward and talk about how much he meant to them…how dear he was to them.”

The Broadway star was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as Pellinore in the 1980 revival of “Camelot.”

Whitehead additionally portrayed Mr. Waltham, Rachel Green's boss at Bloomingdale's, in “Friends.”

Other roles included “Murder, She Wrote,” “Magnum P.I.,” “The West Wing,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “Ellen,” “3rd Rock from the Sun” and more.

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Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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