Actor Erich Anderson, known for his role in "Felicity," passes away at 67 years old.
Grieving the loss of American actor Erich Anderson. Known for his roles in TV shows such as "Felicity", "Dallas", and "Melrose Place", Anderson was 67 years old at the time of his passing. His family mourns the departure of a "clever and witty" individual who endured many hardships in his final days.
Anderson passed away on May 31st, following the complications of a cancer diagnosis. This tragic news was shared by his spouse, Saxon Trainor, via Instagram. The couple had been happily married for 21 years.
On her husband's farewell post, Trainor shared an image of him, but sought the assistance of her brother-in-law Michael O'Malley for words reflecting her grief. O'Malley remembered Anderson as a man who "fought a fierce battle against cancer" and enjoyed a "prolonged and lauded career as an actor". He was also described as being "intelligent and comical", an "excellent cook", and his general wit would be dearly missed. However, his suffering is no more.
Born in 1957, Erich Anderson made his cinematic debut in the iconic horror film "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" in 1984. In 1998, the pilot for the coming-of-age series "Felicity" aired, featuring him as Dr. Edward Porter, the father to lead character Keri Russell—one of his defining roles. He also featured in "Melrose Place", "Dallas", "Murder, She Wrote", "CSI", "CSI: Miami", and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1992). In 2002, he acted alongside Richard Gere and Diane Lane in the movie "Unfaithful". His most recent work included performances in "Officer Downe" (2016), "The Neighbor - The Danger Lives Next Door" (2017), and "Cold Brook" (2018).
Alongside his acting career, Anderson wrote the trilogy "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (2012), "Thy Kingdom Come" (2014), and "Rabbit: A Golf Fable" (2022).
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Anderson's passing was a significant loss to the entertainment industry, with his talent and wit remembered on Instagram by his spouse. His final days were marked by a brave fight against cancer, and his career spanned iconic TV shows and films, including "Felicity" and "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter."
Despite his death, Anderson's legacy as an intelligent, funny, and excellent cook in both Hollywood and television continues to entertain audiences, even on platforms like Instagram.
