Anthony Clark, the comedian from the series 'Yes, Dear,' has died

Actor and comedian Anthony Clark, known for starring in the popular television series 'Yes, Dear,' died on Tuesday, November 10, at the age of 62. His death was confirmed by fellow actor Mike O'Malley, with whom he shared the screen for six seasons of the CBS comedy.

The news was reported by media outlets such as People and the Los Angeles Times. So far, the cause of death has not been officially reported.

Born on April 4, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Clark discovered his passion for comedy while studying at Emerson College in Boston. There, he began performing at stand-up clubs and quickly became a well-known figure on the local comedy circuit.

His television career took off in the 1990s with the series Boston Common (1996–1997), on NBC, where he played Boyd Pritchett. He later appeared in 'Soul Man' alongside Dan Aykroyd, in addition to making guest appearances in other productions.

However, his greatest recognition came with 'Yes, Dear' (2000–2006), in which he played Greg Warner, a family man obsessed with maintaining order and stability in his home. The series, which humorously explored the differences between two married couples and their parenting styles, ran for six seasons on CBS and established Clark as one of the familiar faces of American television comedy.

He also appeared in films such as 'Dogfight' (1991), 'The Thing Called Love' (1993), and The Rock (1996). In 2006, he took over as host of the fourth season of the comedy competition show Last Comic Standing, as recalled by Entertainment Weekly.

Colleagues and friends bid farewell to the comedian

His colleague Mike O'Malley remembered him as an exceptional artist, noting that even before they became friends, he had already admired his talent on the Boston stage.

O'Malley said he had spoken with Clark on the phone just three weeks before his death and that, even then, the comedian managed to make him laugh.

The comedian Nick Swardson also mourned his death and shared memories of the years they worked together, while Dane Cook described him as one of the best performers he had ever seen live, according to TheWrap.

His agent, Barry Katz, highlighted the talent and joy that Clark exuded both on and off stage.

Anthony Clark leaves behind a career spanning more than three decades dedicated to comedy, from his early performances in small clubs to the television productions that brought him into millions of American homes.