Corey Parker, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Will & Grace’ actor, dead at 60: TMZ
Actor Corey Parker, actor Patrick Dempsey and actress Carrie Hamilton attend 61st Annual Academy Awards Rehearsals for the "Break-Out Super Stars of Tomorrow" Musical Number on March 20, 1989 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. (Phot
Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for his roles in "Friday the 13th Part V" and the sitcom "Flying Blind," has died at 60 after a battle with cancer, according to TMZ.
What we know:
Emily Parker, Corey’s aunt, said he died Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee, following a battle with cancer.
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What we don't know:
The specific type of cancer was not disclosed.
Dig deeper:
Parker began his film career in the mid-1980s, landing the role of Pete in "Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning." He later appeared in a small role in the Kim Basinger drama "9½ Weeks."
In 1992, he starred opposite Téa Leoni in the sitcom "Flying Blind," playing Neil Barash, an awkward college graduate who dates Leoni’s free-spirited Alicia.
He also had a recurring role as Josh, one of Grace’s boyfriends, on five episodes of "Will & Grace."
His additional credits included "Biloxi Blues," "White Palace," "Love Boat: The Next Wave," "Nashville" and "Blue Skies." In later years, Parker worked as an acting coach, contributing to productions including "Sun Records" and "Ms. Marvel."
The Source: The information in this story was first reported by TMZ, which cited a statement from Corey Parker’s aunt, Emily Parker. This story was reported from Los Angeles.