“Will & Grace” star Corey Parker has died. He was 60 years old.
The actor’s aunt, Emily Parker, revealed the actor died on Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee, following a battle with cancer, reports TMZ.
It remains unclear as to what type of cancer he was diagnosed with at this time.
Fans may remember Corey for his recurring role as Josh on “Will and Grace.” He starred for five episodes on the sitcom as a boyfriend to Grace (Debra Messing).
His additional credits include “Biloxi Blues,” “White Palace,” “Love Boat: The Next Wave,” “Nashville,” and “Blue Skies.”
The actor became a recognizable face in Hollywood during the 1980s after he landed the role of Pete in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning.”
He went on to star alongside Kim Basinger in the 1986 romantic drama “9 1/2 Weeks.”
In 1992, Corey became one of the starring actors in the short-lived sitcom, “Flying Blind.” He played recent college grad Neil Barash, who strikes up a relationship with his free spirit girlfriend Alicia (played by Téa Leoni).
The series featured appearances from a slate of star-studded guests including Lisa Kudrow, Peter Boyle, Andy Dick and Noah Emmerich. It ran for one season.
In more recent years, Corey transitioned to working behind-the-scenes as an acting coach.
His coaching credits include a 2022 stint on Disney+’s “Ms. Marvel” and eight episodes of work on “Sun Records” in 2017.
Corey hailed from an acting family. His mother, Rocky Parker, was an actress and director with credits that included “In the Mood,” “Happy Together,” and “Can’t Buy Me Love.”
After together working on the 1987 film, Rocky went on to marry actor Patrick Dempsey — who was 26 years her junior. She died in April 2014.
