Anthony Clark, a comedian best known for 'Yes, Dear,' dead at 62

Comedian and actor Anthony Clark, best known for his role in the sitcom 'Yes, Dear,' has passed away at age 62. His death was announced by fellow actor Mike O'Malley, though no cause of death has been disclosed.
Why it matters
Clark was a notable figure in the 1990s comedy scene and a recognizable face in early 2000s television, marking a loss for the entertainment industry.
Anthony Clark, a comedian and an actor known for the television shows "Yes, Dear," and "Boston Common," has died. He was 62. "Glee" star Mike O'Malley announced the news on social media Wednesday. "Anthony Clark died yesterday," he wrote. "He was a hilarious guy. When my wife Lisa and I were dating back in the mid-nineties, Anthony was already famous in Boston, regularly selling out comedy shows. "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. I was a fan before I was a friend. We spoke on the phone three weeks ago. He had us laughing loudly once again." Clark's cause of death was not immediately provided.
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