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Comedian and 'Yes, Dear' star Anthony Clark dies at 62

Stand-up comedian Anthony Clark, best known for starring in the CBS sitcom 'Yes, Dear,' died at 62 from pneumonia complications.

Anthony Clark, who started his career as a stand-up comedian in Boston before becoming a television actor, died from pneumonia complications. He was 62.

Clark is best known for his role on 'Yes, Dear,' a CBS sitcom about two couples living under the same roof, which ran for six seasons starting in 2000. Mike O'Malley, Jean Louisa Kelly and Liza Snyder were his co-stars on the show.

Clark also appeared in films including 'The Rock' with Sean Connery and 'A Thing Called Love' with River Phoenix and Sandra Bullock. He hosted Season 4 of 'Last Comic Standing' in 2006.

Co-star O'Malley remembered him as 'a hilarious guy' with 'one of those comics who is laughing along with you at the absurdity of his stories.'

62
Age at death
6 seasons
Yes, Dear seasons
2000
Yes, Dear start year
Pneumonia complications
Cause of death

Why it mattersHis death marks the loss of a respected entertainer who made audiences laugh across comedy clubs and television for decades.

AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though 'Yes, Dear' was broadcast to Australian viewers and may be familiar to fans of 2000s US sitcoms.

Corroborated byThe Hollywood Reporter

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