Howard Hesseman, WKRP in Cincinnati Star, Dies at 81
Hesseman played the very anti-disco DJ "Dr. Johnny Fever"
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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 and admiration