‘Doogie Howser, M.D.’ alum dead at 73

Actor Rif Hutton, champion known for appearing connected “Doogie Howser, M.D.” and “JAG,” has died. He was 73.

Hutton’s family told TMZ he died astatine his location successful Pasadena, California, connected Saturday aft a much than one-year conflict pinch encephalon cancer.

They noted he was surrounded by loved ones astatine nan clip of his death. He is survived by his woman and son, nan outlet reported.

The character played Dr. Ron Welch connected “Doogie Howser, M.D.” passim nan series’ four-season tally from 1989 to 1993.

Hutton’s recurring characteristic was friends pinch nan show’s titular character, a teenage expert played by Neil Patrick Harris.

Elsewhere connected TV, Hutton played Lieutenant Commander Alan Mattoni of nan United States Navy connected “JAG” during play 3 to play 6 of nan ineligible drama’s 10-season run.

Hutton besides was known for his activity successful soap operas, appearing connected some “The Bold and nan Beautiful” and “General Hospital.” He played a fewer different characters connected nan former, and nan domiciled of Lenny Caulfield connected nan latter.

Eagle-eyed TV fans whitethorn besides retrieve him from a drawstring of commercials successful nan ’90s successful which he played a KFC edifice owner.

On nan large screen, he mostly recovered occurrence successful nan sound acting world, moving connected films for illustration “Shrek,” “The Princess and nan Frog,” “Spider-Man: Into nan Spider-Verse” and galore different animated franchises.

“A singular quality being has near this earthly plane,” chap sound character Steve Apostolina wrote successful a tribute posted connected Facebook. To opportunity that Rif Hutton was 1 of a benignant is simply a gross understatement. There will ne'er beryllium different for illustration him – possibly his boy Wolfy will travel closest.”

“Rif Hutton was a man of action. He inspired truthful galore and leaves down a legion of loyal admirers – group who loved him. Stories of his generosity would rustle your mind,” he continued.

Apostolina added, “F–k crab successful general, but successful peculiar glioblastoma [brain cancer]. I was fortunate to transverse his way and I americium a amended personification for knowing him.”