Corey Parker, actor Will & Grace, Friday the 13th: A new beginning and Love Boat: The Next WaveHe died. He was 60 years old.
Parker died Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee, after a battle with cancer, his family told TMZ.
“I believe he has left this world weightless, at peace and surrounded by love. I am writing to you, Corey, right here, right here, because this is how we… keep you with us. I have known and loved you for the past 45 years, since our days in New York as wild, hungry artists. You have been a huge part of my creative process, and my creative family, for decades,” his sister, Noelle, shared in a statement via BGB Studio. “And so we celebrate your incredible talent, your unparalleled passion and joy at work and in your family, your immense talent and dedication to teaching, your generosity, and your love. All of our lives are richer for knowing you, and you continue in each one of us, and in what you have gifted and inspired in us…forever.”
He is the son of actress Rocky Parker. He began acting at the age of four and continued throughout his adolescence. His first listed credit stems from a 1983 episode of the series As the world turnsThis was followed by his film debut in 1984 Screaming for help.
In 1985, Parker starred in the film Friday the 13th: A new beginningthe fifth film in the horror film series. His additional film credits include 9 1/2 weeks, Biloxi Blues and Rain makeramong other things.
He appeared on the small screen in six episodes of the series Thirty something; Six episodes of Eddie Dodd In 1991; He starred in an American sitcom Flying blind Like Neil Barash. Blue sky (1994); 1998 Love boat alive The next wave; Five 2000 episodes of Will & Grace; And one episode of nashville In 2014.
Parker was also an established acting coach, having begun that part of his career in 2000. He went on to teach at Duke University, Rhodes College, and the University of Memphis, lending those talents to the 2022 Marvel series. Ms. Marvel.
