PETER Scolari has appeared in a number of hit television shows including HBO's Girls.
It was reported on Friday, October 22 that Scolari died at the age of 66.
Who was Peter Scolari?
Scolari was an actor who most recently starred in the CBS drama series, Evil. He portrayed Bishop Thomas Marx.
Before starring in Evil, Scolari played Tad Horvath on Girls. He portrayed Lena Dunham's character's father. He won his first Emmy for his portrayal of Horvath.
Scolari gained fame after he co-starred with Tom Hanks in 1980's Bosom Buddies.
He was nominated for an Emmy for his role as Michael Harris on Newhart from 1984-1990.
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Scolari also starred in a number of hit films including Camp Nowhere, That Thing You Do! and the Polar Express.
He also had a famed career in theater. He starred in Broadway's Hairspray and Wicked.
What was Peter Scolari's cause of death?
Deadline reported Scolari passed away after a two-year battle with cancer.
The announcement of his passing was made by Wright Entertainment.
He is survived by his wife Tracy Shayne, and children: Nicholas, Joseph, Keaton, and Cali.
What other television shows has Peter Scolari appeared in?
Throughout his decades-long acting career, Scolari also appeared in Fosse/Verdon, Madoff, The Good Fight, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show, among others.
He also reunited with Bosom Buddies costar Tom Hanks in the 2013 Broadway production of Lucky Guy.
Who has paid tribute to Peter Scolari?
The tributes have poured in for Scolari on Twitter.
Actor Michael McKean tweeted a photo of him and Scolari saying, "We knew this was coming. Doesn't make it easier. RIP, Peter my friend."
Actor Harvey Fierstein also paid tribute on Twitter saying, "Sad to see the news that Peter Scolari lost his battle with cancer. There wasn't a sweeter man on the planet. We performed together in HAIRSPRAY for a time and he was always a total delight. Farewell, dear Peter."
Robert King, the co-creator of Evil, wrote a series of tweets on Scolari, saying he was "one of the funniest - sneakily funny - actors we've worked with."
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