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Hesseman died of complications related to colon surgery Saturday, according to his agent.

Howard Hesseman, best known for playing Johnny Fever, the radio DJ in the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” has died at age 81.

Hesseman died of complications related to colon surgery Saturday, according to his agent.

ACTOR Howard Hesseman has died, Saturday Night Live alum and close friend Laraine Newman revealed on Sunday.The Lebanon, Oregon, native known for his

His credits also include 'Laverne and Shirley,' 'Dragnet' and 'The Andy Griffith Show.'

Hesseman played the very anti-disco DJ "Dr. Johnny Fever"

NEW YORK (AP) — Howard Hesseman, who played the radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati" and the actor-turned-history teacher Charlie Moore on “Head of the Class,” has died. He was 81.

Hesseman died of complications related to colon surgery Saturday, according to his agent.

Hesseman died of complications related to colon surgery Saturday, according to his agent.

Howard Hesseman, a prolific character actor who became a beloved TV mainstay through his roles on sitcoms “WKRP in Cincinnati” and “Head of the Class,” died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles of complications from colon surgery he had undergone last summer. He was 81 years old. Hesseman’s death was confirmed to Variety by his longtime rep Robbie Kass. “Howard was a groundbreaking talent and lifelong friend whose kindness and generosity was equaled by his influence an...