Who was John Aylward?
JOHN Aylward made a name for himself in the entertainment industry after portraying the beloved Dr. Donald Anspaugh on the NBC series ER.
On May 19, 2022, it was announced that he passed away at the age of 75.
Who was John Aylward?
Born November 7, 1946, in Seattle, Washington, Aylward was known as an American actor.
Over the years, he starred in countless productions but was widely recognized for his roles in ER and The West Wing, where he played former DNC chairman Barry Goodwin.
His most recent appearances on screens include roles in Briarpatch, Yellowstone, Nobodies, and Shameless.
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Prior to Hollywood, Aylward worked as a member of the Seattle Repertory Theatre and was one of the founders of Seattle's Empty Space Theatre, according to his University of Washington .
What was John Aylward's cause of death?
Aylward's death was first confirmed by his longtime agent Mitchell K. Stubbs in a statement to .
“I was shocked. He was a wonderful actor and a phenomenal human being,” Stubbs told the media outlet.
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“He was a dream client, a friend, and a dream person.”
Despite being confirmed, a cause was not released. However, his wife, Mary Fields, stated that he had been in declining health
As news started to spread, many fans took to social media to pay tribute to the late star.
One fan wrote: "RIP to the Great John Aylward, a true Seattle Theater icon. Truth be told, I can trace my love and desire to become a Shakespearean actor to a performance by John."
Another added: ";Very sad to hear that John Aylward has died. I was so fortunate to have appeared on stage with him and to have been out on the golf course with him as well. He was a great guy."
What was John Aylward's net worth?
A career in the entertainment industry often comes with a large payday, and Aylward's was no exception.
While an exact net worth for the star is unclear, it has been reported that it was around $1.5million.
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This number comes from the various roles he portrayed over the years.
Aside from ER and The West Wing, Aylward was also in Armageddon, The Crazies, Instinct, and the 1993 film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.
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