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Geoffrey Scott, an actor best known for his roles inDynastyandDark Shadows, has died.
The actor died in Broomfield, Colorado, on Feb. 23, after living with Parkinson’s disease, his wife, Cheri Catherine Scott toldThe Hollywood Reporter. His death came one day after his 79th birthday.
The actor burst onto the scene as Sky Rumson in the ABC soapDark Shadowsin 1970. He went on to star in soaps like CBS’Where the Heart Is, ABC’sGeneral Hospital,and CBS’Guiding Light.
His most notable role came in 1982, when he joined the 1980s ABC primetime soapDynastyas Mark Jennings, the first husband of Krystle Carrington (Linda Evans). He worked on the show for two years and appeared in 45 episodes.
Scott also appeared as a U.S. marshal in NBC’sCliffhangers: The Secret Empire, and starred alongside Jerry Reed on the 1981 CBS seriesConcrete Cowboys.
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Scott additionally made a name for himself as a commercial actor, starring in nearly 100 different ads.
Scott appeared in the “Walk a Mile for a Camel” cigarette campaign and was also featured as one of both the Malboro and Old Spice men.
The actor additionally starred in a Maxwell House Coffee spot with Margaret Hamilton.
Scott’s final role was in Ang Lee’s 2003 Marvel filmHulk, playing the U.S. president.
He then retired and moved to Colorado with his family to pursue his passion for skiing, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
source: people.com
