John Mahoney, best known as Kelsey Grammer's dad on Frasier, has died in Chicago. He was 77.
Mahoney won a SAG Award and received two Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations for his portrayal of Martin Crane on the hit NBC sitcom.
The Tony-winning actor, born in Blackpool, England, also appeared in such films as Tin Men, Moonstruck and Eight Men Out. He recently played Betty White’s love interest on Hot in Cleveland. (Hollywood Reporter)
Frasier star John Mahoney died from brain disease and lung cancer, among other complications. According to TMZ, the 77-year-old was cremated this week.