The well-known actor and comic musician Martin Mull, who marked an era on television in the 70s with Fernwood 2 Nightpassed away last Thursday, June 27, in Los Angeles at the age of 80. The news of his death was announced by his daughter Maggie via Instagram. “I am devastated to share that my father passed away at home on June 27, after bravely battling a long illness,” she wrote.
Maggie also remembered her father as an exceptional being, always with a joke on his lips, she even remembered the times he laughed at his own commercials. Red Roof Inn. “He was incapable of not being funny. We are going to miss him greatly, both his family and friends, his co-workers, and the numerous artists, comedians, and musicians who knew him,” he wrote on the platform.
According to her, one of the best tests of her father’s human qualities was observing how the dogs related to him and the great affection they had for him: “My father will be remembered with deep nostalgia by his wife and daughter, by his friends and co-workers, by his fellow artists, comedians and musicians, and – a sign of a truly exceptional person – by many, many dogs.”
A long career full of humor
Mull, whose career spanned from the role of Colonel Mustard in the film Clue to memorable appearances in series like Arrested Development and Roseanneleft a great legacy full of laughter. In addition, his role in Veep It earned him an Emmy nomination in 2016 for best guest actor. Recently, he had appeared in series such as The Afterparty, Not Dead Yet and Grace and Frankie.
Not only did he shine in acting, but he was also prolific in musical comedy, opening concerts for greats like Randy Newman, Frank Zappa and Bruce Springsteen in the ’70s. Throughout that decade, Mull was well known for his satirical songs both in live performances and studio recordings.
