“Dynasty ”Star Mark Withers Dies at 77 After Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis: 'A Legacy of Warmth, Humor and Dedication'

Mark Withers, the actor best known for playing Ted Dinard in the original Dynasty series, has died. He was 77.

His daughter, Jessie Withers, told Variety that he died on Nov. 22 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

“He confronted his illness with the same strength and dignity he brought to his craft, creating a legacy of warmth, humor, and dedication, along with his remarkable ability to make every role unforgettable,” Jessie told the outlet of her father.

“Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike," she added.

A representative for Mark did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Dec. 7.

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Mark spent four decades in the television industry after landing his fire role in the late 1970s.

Alongside Dynasty, Mark played parts in other television series, including Magnum, P.I., The Dukes of Hazard, Wonder Woman, Dallas and Days of Our Lives.

He later had roles in more recent series as well, such as True Blood, Criminal Minds, Castle and Stranger Things.

Mark last appeared onscreen in two movies released in 2019, according to IMDb.

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In the early days of his career, an agent helped Mark get acting roles in advertisements for companies such as Folger’s Coffee, Tartar Control Crest and American Airlines, per Variety.

Mark is survived by his wife, Haiyan Liu Withers, and his daughter. They have requested that any donations in his memory be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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