Link (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Actor-Matthew-Cowles-Passes-Away-20140524#.U4GdBHYkuSo)

Actor and playwright Matthew Cowles passed away in his home on May 22nd at 69 years old.

His manager Tsu Tsu Stanton tweeted, "#Matthew Cowles passed away on 5/22.I had the pleasure of being his manager. He was a very gifted and kind man who loved life and everyone."


Cowles was born in 1944 and his career spanned both the stage and screen. His Broadway roles include Malcolm (1966), The Time of Your Life (1969), and Sweet Bird of Youth (1975). His movie credits include The Juror (1996), American Loser (2007), Shutter Island (2010), and many more. His most recent short film, Family on Board (2014), is currently in post-production. Television credits include The Bold and Beautiful, All My Children, and more.

Plays he wrote include Mexican Standoff at Fat Squaw Springs,
Our Daily Bread and Noblesse Oblige.

Cowles is also a two time Daytime Emmy nominee and was married to Christine Baranski, with whom he had two daughters.

I read this sad news last night... He will certainly be missed, and my thoughts go out to Christine during this difficult time... :(

How sad. I loved his portrayal of Billy Clyde Tuggle. I didn't know he was married to Christine Baranski. I wonder how he died, as 69 isn't that old.

How sad. I loved his portrayal of Billy Clyde Tuggle. I didn't know he was married to Christine Baranski. I wonder how he died, as 69 isn't that old.

I have been wondering about how he died as well. It has been nearly 3 days since he died, and we still don't know how he died.

I have been wondering about how he died as well. It has been nearly 3 days since he died, and we still don't know how he died.

Someone at another message board said it was from diabetes but I didn't see it actually confirmed here.

http://christine-baranski.com/

That voice and mustache is what made him so creepy as Billy Clyde. When he made his comeback on AMC last year, he was just as campy as ever. Truly one of daytime's all time best villains and underrated actors.

Vaguely remember him but from what I remember he was very good. RIP.

awesome actor...will be missed...RIP