Actor Meshach Taylor died at age 67 at his Los Angeles area home, late Saturday night, according to his agent Dede Binder.
He was best known for his role as design assistant Anthony Bouvier on the long-running sitcom “Designing Women.”
Taylor had fought a terminal illness and faded markedly in recent days. His wife, children, grandchildren and mother surrounded him as he passed away, Binder said.
“It is with love and gratitude that we sorrowfully announce that our darling, amazingly brilliant and dynamic, Meshach, the incredible father, husband, son and friend has begun his grand transition,” the family said in a statement.
Information from Eurweb.com and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
