Veteran American actor Joe Marinelli, best known for his appearances in The Morning Show and numerous other television series, has passed away at the age of 68.
Marinelli died last Sunday following a prolonged battle with throat and stomach cancer. His wife, Jean Marinelli, confirmed the sad news to The Hollywood Reporter.
Tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans alike. Actor and filmmaker Mark Duplass, who worked alongside Marinelli on The Morning Show, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late actor.
“We’ve lost a great one. Joe Marinelli lived in the rare air,” Duplass wrote. “He was a generous performer, a beautiful soul, and a wide-eyed optimist. I will miss him dearly. I’ll try to live my life a bit more like his. We all should.”
Marinelli’s decades-long career was marked by memorable performances, quiet strength, and a deep commitment to his craft. His legacy continues to inspire those who worked with him and admired him from afar.
