Anthony Clark, star of ‘Yes, Dear’ and ‘Last Comic Standing’ host, dies at 62

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Published November 11, 2026 7:23 PM MST

Anthony Clark at the 1997 NBC Affiliates Convention in Burbank, California, United States, 11th January 1997. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)

The Brief

    • Anthony Clark, who starred in CBS series "Yes Dear," has died at 62.
    • Mike O’Malley, who co-starred on the sitcom, confirmed Clark’s death in a tribute posted to social media.
    • Clark also appeared in the short-lived series "Boston Common" and "Soul Man," and he later hosted "Last Comic Standing."

Actor and comedian Anthony Clark, who starred in the sitcom "Yes, Dear" as well as multiple other sitcoms, passed away on Tuesday at 62, his former co-star Mike O’Malley confirmed.

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In a tribute posted on Wednesday, O’Malley recounted Clark’s early days as a standup comedian, describing him as "a hilarious guy" who was already a star and selling out shows in the mid-1990. 

What they're saying:

"The first time we saw him at The Comedy Connection we laughed and laughed and laughed. He was so unique—one of those comics who is laughing along with you at the absurdity of his stories and observations," O’Malley wrote. "I was a fan before I was a friend."

The backstory:

In addition to his role as Greg in "Yes, Dear," which aired from 2000-06, Clark also starred in the short-lived series "Boston Common" and "Soul Man." Prior to that, he had a recurring role on Ellen DeGeneres’ eponymous sitcom, according to his IMDb profile. Clark went on to host season four of the reality series "Last Comic Standing."

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In his post, O’Malley referenced speaking to Clark three weeks ago and said his friend "had us laughing loudly once again."

The Source: Information for this article was taken from Mike O’Malley post on X and IMDb. This story was reported from Orlando, Florida.


 

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