Martin Mull has died at the age of 80. The legendary comedian and television star - who was best known for his work on shows including 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' and 'Roseanne' - passed away on Thursday (27.06.
24) following a long illness, his devastated daughter Maggie Mull has announced. Maggie revealed on Instagram: "I am heartbroken to share that my father passed away at home on June 27th, after a valiant fight against a long illness. "He was known for excelling at every creative discipline imaginable and also for doing Red Roof Inn commercials.
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"My dad will be deeply missed by his wife and daughter, by his friends and coworkers, by fellow artists and comedians and musicians, and—the sign of a truly exceptional person—by many, many dogs. I loved him tremendously." Following the news, Melissa Joan Hart paid a lengthy tribute to her 'Sabrina' co-star, who had played Principal Willard Kraft in more than 70 episodes of her beloved teen comedy.
Sharing a throwback photo from the set, Melissa, 48, wrote on Instagram: "Rest in Peace my friend. The incredible #MartinMull (Principal Kraft) has left us for his eternal rest. I have such fond memories of working with him and being in awe of his huge body of work which before #SabrinaTheTeemageWitch included #Roseanne and #MrMom as the projects I knew him from.
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