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"Erich Anderson, 67, loses battle against cancer."

Popular series actor Erich Anderson, known for his roles in "Felicity" and "Dallas", has sadly passed away.

Erich Anderson lost his battle against cancer
Erich Anderson lost his battle against cancer

Actor from "Felicity" series - "Erich Anderson, 67, loses battle against cancer."

Farewell to Erich Anderson (1957-2024): The actor, recognized for his roles in shows like "Felicity", "Dallas", and "Melrose Place", sadly passed away on May 31st following the aftermath of a cancer battle. This was verified by his companion of 21 years, Saxon Trainor, through Instagram. Anderson was 67 years young.

Two Decades of Marriage with Wife Saxon Trainer

Trainor, wedded to him for two decades, posted a photo of her spouse, relying on the terms of her brother-in-law, Michael O'Malley, due to her inability to articulate her feelings about the demise of her beloved husband. Anderson engaged in a "ferocious war against cancer", had an "extensive and prosperous acting career", and was "a shrewd and clever guy" along with "a marvelous chef". "I will miss him, but his agony is done", they stated.

Erich Anderson arrived in 1957 and launched his acting career in the fearsome movie "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" (1984) as Rob Dier. In 1998, Felicity's (48) pilot episode debuted, an affair in which he played Dr. Edward Porter, Felicity Porter's (Keri Russell's) dad - one of his most notable roles.

He also flowed as a guest in "Melrose Place", "Dallas", "Murder, She Wrote", "CSI" and "CSI: Miami". Additionally, there were appearances in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1992). Anderson partook in "Unfaithful" (2002), a drama alongside Richard Gere (74) and Diane Lane (59). His most recent performances were in "Officer Downe" (2016), "The Neighbor - The Peril Lives Next Door" (2017), and "Cold Brook" (2018).

Second Pillar as a Writer

Besides acting, Anderson wrote the three novels "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (2012), "Thy Kingdom Come" (2014), and "Rabbit: A Golf Fable" (2022).

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Erich Anderson, the actor known for his roles in "Felicity" and "Melrose Place", shared a photo of his wife Saxon Trainer on Instagram during her mourning period. Anderson's acting career spanned over three decades, with notable roles in shows like "Felicity" and "Dallas". Despite his battle against cancer, Melrose Place fans continue to mourn the loss of Erich Anderson, who was also a talented writer with three published novels.

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