Martin Mull - Actor dies at the age of 80
Martin Mull (1943-2024) is dead. The actor and comedian, known for shows such as "Roseanne" or "Sabrina - Totally Spelled," passed away at home on June 27, at the age of 80, after a brave fight against a long illness. His daughter, Maggie Mull, announced the news on Instagram on Friday (June 28) with a black and white photo of Mull with a dog.
"It breaks my heart to share that my father passed away at home on June 27, after a courageous battle against a long illness," she wrote in the caption of the photo featuring Mull with a dog. "My father will be deeply missed by his wife and daughter, his friends and colleagues, artists and comedians and musicians, and - a sign of an truly extraordinary person - by many, many dogs. I loved him incredibly."
Martin Mull was known for these films and series
Martin Mull started his career as a stand-up comedian and had his first major role in the comedy series "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman." In the 1970s, he established himself as an actor. He appeared in films such as "Mrs. Doubtfire - Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Mr. Mom," and had recurring roles in TV shows like "Roseanne" and "Sabrina - Totally Spelled!"
From 2013 to 2014, he starred in the sitcom "Dads." His last television appearance was in a seventh-season episode of "Grace and Frankie" in 2022.
Melissa Joan Hart, Martin Mull's "Sabrina" co-star, mourns his passing
Following the news of Martin Mull's death, his "Sabrina - Totally Spelled!" co-star Melissa Joan Hart (48) spoke out. To a photo of the two on the set of the series, which ran from 1997 to 2000, the main actress wrote on Instagram: "Rest in peace, my friend. The incredible Martin Mull (Mr. Kraft) has left us for eternal rest. I have wonderful memories of working with him."
Furthermore, she wrote: "He was an artist who loved to paint and build with his hands, a musician and an wonderful man ... We will miss him, but this world has benefited from his presence. My deepest condolences to his family and friends." She will continue to appreciate "the Martin Mull artworks" that hang in her home.
- Melissa Joan Hart, who starred alongside Martin Mull in the series "Sabrina - Totally Spelled!", expressed her grief on Instagram, sharing fond memories of their time working together.
- Martin Mull, the late actor and comedian, had a recurring role in the popular sitcom "Roseanne" and also appeared in the film "Sabrina - Totally Spelled!", further cementing his place in the world of artists and entertainers.
- Fans and colleagues alike paid tribute to Martins Mull's legacy on social media, with his daughter posting a touching Black and White photo of him and a dog, detailing his brave fight against a long-term illness.
- In addition to his work in television and film, Martin Mull was also an accomplished artist, as Melissa Joan Hart mentioned in her tribute, expressing her appreciation for the Martin Mull artworks that adorn her home.
