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John Mahoney

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Charles John Mahoney, an English-born American actor, passed away on February 4, 2018. He was best known for his portrayal of Martin Crane on NBC’s beloved sitcom Frasier (1993–2004), a role that earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination in 2000.

Mahoney's acting career began with Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company, where he worked alongside iconic talents like John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, and Laurie Metcalf. Despite his successful career, Mahoney chose to remain private about his personal life, never marrying or having children.