Beloved Entertainer Passes Away
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of a trailblazer in comedy, music, and acting.
His family revealed he “passed away peacefully at home after battling a long illness.”
His daughter honored him on Instagram, writing, “He excelled in every
creative discipline imaginable,” adding that even his infamous commercials would have made him laugh.
Career Highlights
Spanning decades, his work included roles as the coach on Sabrina the Teenage Witch,
Leon Carp on Roseanne, and Gene Parmesan on Arrested Development.
He earned an Emmy nomination in 2016 for Veep and co-wrote The History of White People in America.
A Versatile Talent
Beyond acting, he was a musician who opened for Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel, and
a painter trained at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Legacy
He is survived by his wife of more than 40 years, Wendy Haas, and daughter Maggie,
who said his life was filled with humor, art, and love.