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Gavin MacLeod, the actor known for his roles onThe Mary Tyler Moore ShowandThe Love Boat,has died. He was 90.
MacLeod died in the early morning Saturday, his nephew Mark See toldVariety.According toTMZ, which was first to report the news, he had been sick for some time, although no cause of death has been given.
A rep for MacLeod did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
MacLeod’sMary Tyler Moore ShowcostarEd Asner, paid tribute to him on Twitter following the news of his death.
“My heart is broken,” Asner wrote. “Gavin was my brother, my partner in crime (and food) and my comic conspirator. I will see you in a bit Gavin. Tell the gang I will see them in a bit. Betty! It’s just you and me now.”
“All of us at Princess Cruises and our loyal guests around the world whom, to this day, remain avid fans of Gavin’s, send our heartfelt condolences to his wife Patricia (Patti) and his entire family who have lost a loving husband, father and grandfather,” the statement continued. “We offer our sincerest gratitude to them for sharing Gavin with all of us for so many years.
Gavin Macleod on The Love Boat.Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images
He rose to prominence with his role as Murray Slaughter onThe Mary Tyler Moore Show.MacLeod starred on the show for all seven seasons, from 1970 through 1977, earning two Golden Globe nominations along the way.
In 1977, MacLeod was cast as Captain Stubing inThe Love Boatand remained on the show for nine seasons,leading to three more Golden Globe nods.
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In his 2013 memoir,This Is Your Captain Speaking: My Fantastic Voyage Through Hollywood, Faith & Life, MacLeod reflected on hisLove Boatrole and chronicled the choppy waters he’s sailed: two heart attacks, two marriages and his battles with alcoholism and depression.
“I’ve gotten to do what I wanted to do. I’ve been a captain!” hewrote, PEOPLE previously reported. “I’ve been given this incredible gift of life and now I want to use it to give back. That’s why I’m sharing my story here, the fun parts and even some not-so-fun parts, in the hopes that maybe someone will take a nice walk down memory lane with me – and maybe I’ll even give someone a little bit of hope.”
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MacLeod was first married to Joan Devore from 1955 to 1972, with whom he shares two sons and two daughters, according toVariety.He was then married actress Patti Kendig from 1974 through 1982. Three years after their divorce, they remarried in 1985.
source: people.com
