Richard Roat, 'Seinfeld' and 'Friends' actor, dies at 89: New Reports

Entertainer Richard Roat, known for his appearances on TV shows including "Dallas," "Seinfeld" and "Companions,

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has kicked the bucket, as indicated by reports. He was 89.

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Roat passed on in Orange County, California, on Aug. 5, his family affirmed to Variety and Deadline. A reason for death was not given.

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Roat made his TV debut in 1962 with an appearance on the sitcom "Vehicle 54, Where Are You?"

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He immediately climbed to series ordinary status, handling the job of Dr. Jerry Chandler on the heartfelt show "The Doctors," which he featured on from 1963-1964.

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He played Conrad Hutton in the long-running drama "Days of Our Lives" in 1985 and Professor Henry Moore in 1991.

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During the '90s, he gained visitor jobs on "Destroy About You," "The Nanny," "Murphy Brown," "Living Single" and "Seinfeld."

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Rott's last TV job was a visitor appearance on the wrongdoing show "24" in 2009.

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"His most noteworthy love was his family, with whom he shared his extraordinary comical inclination, knowledge, and unequaled pizzazz," Roat's obit read.

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Entertainer Richard Roat, known for his appearances on TV shows including "Dallas," "Seinfeld" and "Companions,

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has kicked the bucket, as indicated by reports. He was 89.

Credit: Google Image

Roat passed on in Orange County, California, on Aug. 5, his family affirmed to Variety and Deadline. A reason for death was not given.

Credit: Google Image

Roat made his TV debut in 1962 with an appearance on the sitcom "Vehicle 54, Where Are You?"

Credit: Google Image

He immediately climbed to series ordinary status, handling the job of Dr. Jerry Chandler on the heartfelt show "The Doctors," which he featured on from 1963-1964.

Credit: Google Image

He played Conrad Hutton in the long-running drama "Days of Our Lives" in 1985 and Professor Henry Moore in 1991.

Credit: Google Image

During the '90s, he gained visitor jobs on "Destroy About You," "The Nanny," "Murphy Brown," "Living Single" and "Seinfeld."

Credit: Google Image

Rott's last TV job was a visitor appearance on the wrongdoing show "24" in 2009.

Credit: Google Image

"His most noteworthy love was his family, with whom he shared his extraordinary comical inclination, knowledge, and unequaled pizzazz," Roat's obit read.

Credit: Google Image