Peter Scolari, ‘Bosom Buddies’ and ‘Newhart’ Actor, Dies at 66

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What a sad loss.

Newhart to Girls to Evil over the long years of his career, has passed away. A familiar face for many on television as well as some film appearances, the actor was 66-years-old at the time of his death.

Peter Scolari, a versatile actor whose TV roles included roles in Newhart and Girls, has died at the age of 66. Scolari died on Friday morning in New York after fighting cancer for two years, according to Ellen Lubin Sanitsky, his manager.

Bosom Buddies and won an Emmy for his work in Girls, has died aged 66. His representative Ellen Lubin Sanitsky announced the death to Deadline. Scolari had been treated for cancer for two years. More follows. . .

he had died on Friday following a two-year battle with cancer. He was 66.Bob Newhart, who co-starred with Scolari on  from 1984 to 1990, was among those who shared fond memories of the late actor.«I knew that Peter was sick, but his death still comes as a great shock,» Newhart told ET.

Girls co-star Peter Scolari following his death.The actor, who played Dunham’s on-screen father Tad Hovarth in the comedy series, died aged 66 on Friday (October 22) following a two-year battle with cancer.Sharing pictures across the actor’s career on Instagram, Dunham wrote: “The shyest extrovert, the most dramatic comedian, the most humble icon.

Peter Scolari, who died Friday after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 66.Stars such as Harvey Fierstein, Michael McKean and more shared homages to their late friend on social media.“Sad to see the news that Peter Scolari lost his battle with cancer. There wasn’t a sweeter man on the planet.

Lena Dunham is mourning Peter Scolari.

Peter Scolari, who rose to prominence co-starring with Tom Hanks in the short-lived 1980 sitcom “Bosom Buddies”, passed away early Friday morning at age 66, after a two-year battle with cancer.

The creative team and cast of CBS’ Evil honored Peter Scolari, who died on Friday after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 66 years old. For Evil co-creator Robert King, Scolari “was one of the funniest – sneakily funny – actors we’ve worked with.”

Peter Scolari, best known for starring alongside Tom Hanks in the ’80s sitcom Bosom Buddies, died on Friday, October 22. He was 66.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticPeter Scolari, who died Friday at 66, had a long and decorated acting career, with starring roles in “Bosom Buddies” and “Newhart.” But a late triumph — and the performance for which, for many, he’ll be most widely remembered — was his Emmy-winning turn on HBO’s “Girls.” As Tad, Hannah Horvath’s father, Scolari brought rare sensitivity and care to a tricky character who evolved radically through the show’s run.

“Madoff,” “The Good Fight,” “Murphy Brown,” “The West Wing,” “ER,” “Gotham,” “Law & Order: SVU” and “Ally McBeal.” One of his most recent parts was a recurring role as Bishop Thomas Marx in the CBS series “Evil.”For his role as producer Michael Harris on Bob Newhart’s long-running 1980s comedy “Newhart,” Scolari scored an Emmy nomination. For his portrayal of the father of Lena Dunham’s character in the HBO series “Girls,” he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.He also made memorable cameo appearances in Hanks’ films “The Polar Express” and 1996’s “That Thing You Do.” Scolari also dabbled on Broadway and appeared in numerous stage productions.

Peter Scolari, who rose to prominence co-starring with Tom Hanks in the short-lived 1980 sitcom “Bosom Buddies”, passed away early Friday morning at age 66, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Peter Scolari was an actor who starred as Henry Desmond on “Bosom Buddies” and as Michael Harris on “Newhart.”This is a breaking news story. We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available.

as the father of Lena Dunham’s character.Most recently, Scolari portrayed Bishop Thomas Marx on CBS' supernatural drama from 2019 to 2021. Scolari's resume includes work on both TV and film including , ,  and many, many more.Scolari's success wasn't limited to the big and small screen.

Refresh for updates… “No better partner,” writes Julia Duffy, simply and poignantly, about her Newhart co-star Peter Scolari, who died today of cancer at age 66. Duffy posted a photo of the two doing the tango in an episode of the sitcom.

Kate Aurthur editorPeter Scolari, who rose to stardom on the brilliant-but-canceled “Bosom Buddies” alongside Tom Hanks, died Friday morning at age 66 of cancer, after a two-year illness.His death was confirmed by his manager Ellen Lubin Sanitsky at Wright Entertainment.Scolari was a prolific actor, both on television and on Broadway. He won an Emmy in 2016 for his portrayal of Tad Horvath on “Girls,” the father of Hannah (Lena Dunham).

Peter Scolari has sadly passed away at the age of 66.

Peter Scolari, the prolific television and stage actor who found instant fame and a lifelong friendship with Tom Hanks when the two co-starred in the hit 1980 TV comedy Bosom Buddies, died early this morning following a two-year battle with cancer. He was 66.