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Actor Howard Hesseman sadly passed away over the weekend at the age of 81 after complications from colon surgery.

Hesseman was most famous for his role as anti-disco DJ Dr. Johnny Fever on the television show WKRP in Cincinnati. The hit series which ran from 1978-1982 showcased radio life from the perspective of the employees themselves. Hesseman’s career expanded into many other roles including the history teacher Charlie Moore, the main character on the show Head Of Class.

KLOS sends our love to Hesseman’s family and loved ones, he was be greatly missed.

Watch Howard Hesseman in this funny scene of WKRP in Cincinnati here: