Howard Hesseman, an actor best known for his improvisational comedy, died on Saturday.
Hesseman, age 81, died due to complications related to a colon surgery, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
He had previously been a member of a San Francisco improv group and had also worked as a radio DJ. One of his most notorious roles was in WKRP in Cincinnati, a sitcom from the late 70s to early 80s, in which he portrayed a disc jockey.
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Born on Feb. 27, 1940, in Lebanon, Oregon, Hesseman went on to graduate from Silverton High School in 1958 and briefly attended the University of Oregon. After graduating from university, he moved to San Francisco, where he landed a job as a disc jockey for a secret, underground rock station.
While in the city, he joined The Committee, an improvisational group, in which he adopted the stage name Don Sturdy.
Other roles he was known for include the comedy show Head of the Class, in which he played a history teacher called Charlie Moore. Hesseman also appeared in multiple comedy films during the 70s, such as Shampoo, Silent Movie, and The Other Side of Midnight.
Hesseman also made notable appearances on television shows such as That ’70s Show as a radio station manager, Boston Legal as a judge, and Fresh Off the Boat as a school teacher.
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Hesseman is survived by his wife, Caroline Ducrocq, an acting coach and actress.
