NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – Actor Gavin MacLeod, best known for his roles in “The Love Boat” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” has died at 90.
MacLeod died early Saturday morning at his home in Palm Desert, California, his nephew, Mark See, told TMZ. His death was confirmed by his ex-wife, Joan Devore.
The cause of his death wasn’t immediately known. His health had been poor recently.
MacLeod was born in the town of Mount Kisco, in Westchester, and grew up in the county.
Known to sitcom fans for his bald head and wide smile, MacLeod toiled in near anonymity for more than a decade, appearing on dozens of TV shows and in several movies before landing his “Mary Tyler Moore” role in 1970.
MacLeod moved on to “The Love Boat,” a romantic comedy in which guest stars, ranging from Gene Kelly to Janet Jackson, would come aboard for a cruise and fall in love with one another.
He also made guest appearances on TV shows throughout the 1960s, including “Hogan’s Heroes,” “Hawaii Five-O” and “The Dick Van Dyke Show.”
Among his final TV credits were “Touched by An Angel,” “JAG” and “The King of Queens.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.