Actor Martin Mull has died, with his death being confirmed by his daughter.
The 80-year-old passed away at home after a ‘valiant fight’ following a long illness, she said.
The actor, who played Colonel Mustard in Clue, and Gene Parmesan in Arrested Development, died on June 27th, his family said on Instagram.
His daughter Maggie, wrote: “I am heartbroken to share that my father passed away at home on June 27th, after a valiant fight against a long illness.”
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“He was known for excelling at every creative discipline imaginable and also for doing Red Roof Inn commercials. He would find that joke funny. He was never not funny.
“My dad will be deeply missed by his wife and daughter, by his friends and coworkers, by fellow artists and comedians and musicians, and—the sign of a truly exceptional person—by many, many dogs. I loved him tremendously.”
Mull, who played Principal Willard Kraft on Sabrina: The Teenage Witch, also received a tribute from actress Melissa Joan Hart.
She said: “Rest in Peace my friend. The incredible Martin Mull (Principal Kraft) has left us for his eternal rest.
“I have such fond memories of working with him and being in awe of his huge body of work which before Sabrina The Teenage Witch included Roseanne and Mr Mom as the projects I knew him from.
“And after our Sabrina days, his body of work multiplied with guest star and recurring roles on huge shows as well as features and animation. He once told me that he takes every job he’s offered just in case the train comes to an end, which in this business tends to halt quickly.
“But he was an artist who liked to paint and build things with his hands, a musician and a wonderful man who i am better for knowing. He will be missed but this world has benefited from his being here.
“My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I will continue to cherish the Martin Mull art work hanging in my home!”
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Martin Mull was recognized for his work before his death
In 2016, the star received an Emmy nomination for his part as Bob Bradley, a political aide, in Veep.
Born in Chicago, he moved to Ohio with his family and they moved again 13 years later to Connecticut. He was a passionate artist, studying at the Rhode Island School of Design, earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Fine Arts.
Mull ventured into Hollywood as a songwriter, penning A Girl Named Johnny Cash for Jane Morgan in 1970. He then crafted his own music career, composing a theme for The 51st State before working as a music producer for Jump.
His journey into acting began with Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, when he was cast in the 1977 soap, as well as the spinoff Fernwood 2 Night.
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Mull was then invited as a series regular on The Ellen Show for two years as Ed Munn, before joining game show Hollywood Squares for six years and 425 episodes.
The actor then played the father of Seth Green’s character in the 2013 sitcom Dads.
For the movie business, he ventured in front of the camera for 1985’s Clue, alongside Tim Curry, as well as Mrs Doubtfire and Mr Mom.
His last role was in The Afterparty, by Apple.
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