Gavin MacLeod (1931-2021) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 05-29-2021, 04:19 PM

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Television actor Gavin MacLeod of “The Love Boat” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” has died. He was 90.

MacLeod died early Saturday, his nephew, Mark See, told Variety. MacLeod’s health had been poor recently but no cause of death was given, the trade publication reported.

MacLeod achieved stardom as Murray Slaughter, the sardonic TV news writer on the 1970s comedy “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”

He went to a lead role, and bigger fame, as the cheerful Capt. Stubing on “The Love Boat.” Early in his career, he was featured on “McHale’s Navy” from 1962 to 1964 as seaman Joseph “Happy” Haines.

His movie credits included “Kelly’s Heroes,” “The Sand Pebbles,” “The Sword of Ali Baba,” “War Hunt” and “The Crime Busters.” Among his more recent TV credits were “Touched By An Angel,” “JAG” and “The King of Queens.”

Old School · 05-29-2021, 05:38 PM

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TVLegend · 05-29-2021, 08:13 PM

Now it’s just Ed Anser, Betty White, and John Amos.

stevea · 05-29-2021, 09:31 PM

Yes, Betty is nearly 100 and Asner is really up there, too. Amos is a youngster at 81.

TVLegend · 05-29-2021, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

Yes, Betty is nearly 100 and Asner is really up there, too. Amos is a youngster at 81.

Amos seems like he’s gonna be a around for a while, Betty will probably be around a couple more years, and I think Ed might be the next one if not Betty, but you never know. The number of MTM stars we’ve lost is unbelievable. First, Ted Knight, then Mary Tyler Moore years later, Georgia Engel, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, and now Gavin MacLeod. It’s just a trio now and the whole pack was together again for a Hot In Cleveland episode just a couple of years ago.

PhoenixAcres · 05-29-2021, 11:04 PM

Rest in peace

D-Dey · 05-29-2021, 11:15 PM

I've been debating whether or not I should post a message about how amazing it is that the entire main cast of "The Love Boat" is still alive. Obviously, I can't do that anymore.

Dude111 · 05-30-2021, 12:37 AM

Very sad........

space1999 · 05-30-2021, 12:54 AM

RIP to a great legend

Edward216 · 05-30-2021, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Dey

I've been debating whether or not I should post a message about how amazing it is that the entire main cast of "The Love Boat" is still alive. Obviously, I can't do that anymore,

I just started watching reruns again of The Love Boat on Pluto (it's a streaming service) recently. May he rest in peace.

Ed.

80sTrivia · 05-30-2021, 06:11 AM

So sad to hear of Gavin's passing...

Merry24 · 05-30-2021, 10:00 AM

My prayers go to his family & friends.Excellent & Legendary actor.

Svenfan1234 · 05-30-2021, 10:41 AM

Too2muchtv · 05-31-2021, 06:54 PM

Oh wow, that is sad, I believe Love Boat was one of the last shows from that time period where the entire cast was still alive, up until now. Bernie Copell will be 88 in June.

tenter · 06-01-2021, 05:11 PM

I haven't watched Love Boat, but sad to see him passed away, he had great career in acting.

05-29-2021, 04:19 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Gavin MacLeod (1931-2021) https://tinyurl.com/5tn27ryx LOS ANGELES (AP) — Television actor Gavin MacLeod of “The Love Boat” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” has died. He was 90. MacLeod died early Saturday, his nephew, Mark See, told Variety. MacLeod’s health had been poor recently but no cause of death was given, the trade publication reported. MacLeod achieved stardom as Murray Slaughter, the sardonic TV news writer on the 1970s comedy “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” He went to a lead role, and bigger fame, as the cheerful Capt. Stubing on “The Love Boat.” Early in his career, he was featured on “McHale’s Navy” from 1962 to 1964 as seaman Joseph “Happy” Haines. His movie credits included “Kelly’s Heroes,” “The Sand Pebbles,” “The Sword of Ali Baba,” “War Hunt” and “The Crime Busters.” Among his more recent TV credits were “Touched By An Angel,” “JAG” and “The King of Queens.”

05-29-2021, 11:15 PM	#7
D-Dey Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 11, 2000 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 5,516	I've been debating whether or not I should post a message about how amazing it is that the entire main cast of "The Love Boat" is still alive. Obviously, I can't do that anymore.
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05-30-2021, 06:11 AM	#11
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	So sad to hear of Gavin's passing...
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05-30-2021, 10:41 AM	#13
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05-29-2021, 08:13 PM	#3
TVLegend Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2020 Location: United States Posts: 4,306	Now it’s just Ed Anser, Betty White, and John Amos.

05-29-2021, 09:31 PM	#4
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,480	Yes, Betty is nearly 100 and Asner is really up there, too. Amos is a youngster at 81.

05-29-2021, 11:04 PM	#6
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	Rest in peace

05-30-2021, 12:37 AM	#8
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,894	Very sad........

05-30-2021, 12:54 AM	#9
space1999 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 02, 2021 Location: Lost in Space Posts: 318	RIP to a great legend

05-30-2021, 10:00 AM	#12
Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,040	My prayers go to his family & friends.Excellent & Legendary actor.

05-31-2021, 06:54 PM	#14
Too2muchtv Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 13, 2018 Location: TX Posts: 123	Oh wow, that is sad, I believe Love Boat was one of the last shows from that time period where the entire cast was still alive, up until now. Bernie Copell will be 88 in June.

06-01-2021, 05:11 PM	#15
tenter Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 28, 2014 Posts: 3,575	I haven't watched Love Boat, but sad to see him passed away, he had great career in acting.