Corey Parkerthe actor best known for his roles in Will & Grace and Friday the 13th: A new beginningHe died on March 5, 2026, according to multiple media outlets. He was 60 years old and suffering from cancer. As his inner circle and fans mourn Parker’s sudden death, many are wondering the cause and the form of his cancer.
The family of the late actor confirmed the news of his death in a statement published on Instagram. His loved ones Risa Garcia “I’m writing to you, Corey, right here, right here, because this is how we… we… keep you with us. I’ve known and loved you for the past 45 years, since our days in New York as starving, wild artists. You’ve been a huge part of my creative work, and my creative family, for decades. It meant everything came full circle when I joined our BGB community as a teacher, and we navigated the work together, all of us, always coming back to truth and the potential of storytelling, the endless power of the actor.” To her, she has kept us all honest and brave about art.
“So we celebrate your incredible talent, your unparalleled passion and happiness at work and in your family, your great talent and dedication to teaching, your generosity, and your love,” Garcia continued in her statement. “All of our lives are so much richer in knowing you, and you continue in each one of us, and what you have gifted and inspired in us…forever.”
He concluded the tribute by saying: “Goodbye, but not goodbye, dear friend. Live and love to the fullest, fellow travelers. Send light and love to Corey’s family and all who knew him and were touched by his genius.”
Find out below what we know so far about Parker’s death and his final days with cancer.
Who was Corey Parker?
As previously mentioned, Parker was an actor best known for his appearances in Will & Grace. He played Grace’s boyfriend, Josh. He was the son of an actress Rochelle “Rocky” Parker and John David Haas.
Since he comes from an entertainment industry family, Parker started acting in television commercials when he was just 4 years old. He got his first big screen gig in this series As the world turns. After that, he steadily booked more television roles New Leave It to Beaver, XXX, Flying Blind, Touched by an Angel, Love Boat: The Next Wave and nashville.
He later starred Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning, 9 1/2 Weeks, Biloxi Blues, Big Man on Campus, Encino Woman and Rain maker.
What cancer did Corey Parker have?
It is not clear what illness Parker was suffering from, but Parker’s aunt… Emily Parker confirmed to TMZ He was living with cancer and he died in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 5, 2026.
What is the cause of Corey Parker’s death?
His family did not immediately provide Parker’s cause of death.
