The actor died at the age of 79.
John Beasley passed away at the age of 79. PDO
Among other things Everwood-TV series known actor John Beasley has died at the age of 79. Son of an actor Tyrone Beasley confirms to The Hollywood Reporter that Beasley passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Beasley had undergone liver tests, and his condition reportedly took an unexpected turn for the worse.
Beasley’s second son Mike Beasley told about the actor’s passing in his first Facebook update, reports People.
– I lost my best friend today. They say you should never meet your own heroes because they are not what you imagine. It is wrong. My father was my hero. Thanks for everything. I hope I made you proud, writes Mike Beasley.
Beasley played school bus driver Irv Harper in the drama series Everwood. The program was shown in 2002–2006. During his career, Beasley was also seen among other things The Soul Man in the comedy series and Championsin the movie.
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, People