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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joe Marinelli, Santa Barbara and The Morning Show Actor, Dead at 68
Veteran character actor Joe Marinelli, who played the cross-dressing mobster Bunny Tagliatti in 171 episodes of NBC soap opera Santa Barbara, died Sunday. He was 68 years old. His death, which was caused by a battle with stomach cancer, was confirmed by his wife Jean Marinelli to THR. More from TVLine Bobby Sherman, Singer/Teen Idol and TV Actor, Dead at 81 Lynn Hamilton, of Sanford and Son and The Waltons, Dead at 95 R.I.P., Anne Burrell: Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay and More Food Network Stars Pay Tribute ('She Was a Radiant Spirit') Leigh McCloskey, who played Ethan Asher on Santa Barbara, paid tribute to his co-star on Facebook. 'A sweeter man or a dearer friend you could not find than Joe Marinelli,' he wrote. 'I knew Joe was sick and so admired his indefatigable spirit throughout what sounded like a very difficult, if not impossible, ordeal. Joe was a champion. He was a great acting partner, teacher, philosophical friend, passionate believer in people and a storyteller extraordinaire that with laughter and depth revealed the human spirit so beautifully and in so many different ways.' After playing Santa Barbara's Bunny from 1988-1990, Marinelli portrayed thieves in a couple other soap operas. First, he played bank robber Pauly Hardman on CBS' Guiding Light in 1993, and later, he took on the role of Joseph Sorel in ABC's General Hospital from 1999-2001. More recently, the actor held a recurring role on The Morning Show as UBA director Donny Spagnoli, appearing in 22 episodes of the Apple TV+ drama. Marinelli's other TV credits include NYPD Blue, The West Wing, Desperate Housewives, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Parenthood, House, Castle and more. He also appeared in the 2004 Alexander Payne film Sideways. TV Stars We Lost in 2025 View Gallery41 Images Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Joe Marinelli dies at 68 after cancer battle, remembered for Santa Barbara and General Hospital roles
Joe Marinelli, a veteran character actor known for his work in daytime soap operas, has died at 68. He was best known for roles in shows like Santa Barbara and General Hospital. Marinelli passed away on June 22, 2025, in Burbank, California, following a battle with stomach and throat cancer. His wife, Jean Marinelli, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter, while his agent Julie Smith also shared the news with CNN. Marinelli rose to prominence playing Bunny Tagliatti, a cross-dressing mobster, on NBC's Santa Barbara from 1988 to 1990. He later took on roles as Pauly Hardman in Guiding Light and Joseph Sorel in General Hospital from 1999 to 2001. In addition to daytime television, Marinelli built a wide-ranging career in primetime and film. He appeared in series such as ER, House, The West Wing, Castle, Ray Donovan, Desperate Housewives, and The Morning Show, as well as in Alexander Payne's 2004 film Sideways. Director Alexander Payne remembered Marinelli fondly, calling him 'an extraordinary artist' and 'a uniquely magnificent human being.' Actor Mark Duplass, his co-star on The Morning Show, said, 'We didn't spend 10,000 hours together, but we were spiritually aligned in many ways.' Leigh J. McCloskey, a Santa Barbara castmate and longtime friend, described him as 'a storyteller extraordinaire' and 'a passionate believer in people.' Born on January 21, 1957, in Meriden, Connecticut, Marinelli moved to Southern California as a child. He studied at Loyola Marymount University and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before beginning his acting career in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jean, and their two sons, Vincent and David. Musician Finneas, a childhood friend of David, reflected on Marinelli's legacy: 'Even at times when I did not fully understand myself, Joe always seemed to.'
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Joe Marinelli, ‘General Hospital' and ‘Santa Barbara' star, dead at 68
Actor Joe Marinelli, best known for his roles in 'General Hospital,' 'Santa Barbara' and Apple TV+'s 'The Morning Show,' has died at age 68. The soap star died in Burbank, Calif., on June 22, his wife Jean Marinelli confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Marinelli's agent, Julie Smith, told CNN that he had been battling throat and stomach cancer at the time of his death, having been diagnosed a few years ago. 4 Actor Joe Marinelli, best known for his roles in 'General Hospital,' 'Santa Barbara' and Apple TV+'s 'The Morning Show,' has died at age 68. Getty Images for WarnerMedia The actor was known for his colorful roles in a wide range of shows, including 'General Hospital,' 'Santa Barbara,' 'Guiding Light' and more recently on AppleTV+'s 'The Morning Show,' which stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. 'I really loved him and what he stood for,' Marinelli's 'Morning Show' castmate Mark Duplass told the outlet. 'We didn't spend 10,000 hours together, but we were spiritually aligned in many ways.' Director Alexander Payne, whose 2004 film 'Sideways' starred Marinelli, mourned the late actor as an 'extraordinary artist.' 'The great Joe Marinelli acted in my very first movie at film school 40 years ago and again in Sideways,' Payne said. 'Aside from being an extraordinary artist, he was a uniquely magnificent human being with a heart as big as the ocean.' 4 Marinelli played cross-dressing mobster Bunny Tagliatti in the hit NBC series 'Santa Barbara' from 1988 to 1990. NBC Following the news of his death, Marinelli's 'Santa Barbara' castmate and longtime friend Leigh J. McCloskey took to social media to pay her respects. 'A sweeter man or a dearer friend you could not find than Joe Marinelli,' McCloskey wrote on Facebook. In his poignant tribute, McCloskey described Marinelli as 'a great acting partner, teacher, philosophical friend, passionate believer in people, and a storyteller extraordinaire that with laughter and depth revealed the human spirit so beautifully and in so many different ways.' '[It] saddens me greatly to say goodbye to my old friend and his belief in the goodness, and even the possible greatness of the human adventure,' he added. 'I'm glad I walked this earth with you Joe.' 4 The soap star died in Burbank, Calif., on June 22, his wife Jean Marinelli confirmed. Getty Images Born on Jan. 21, 1957, in Meriden, Conn., Marinelli moved to California at the age of 4. After attending Arcadia High School in Los Angeles and Reno High School in Nevada, he went on to study at Loyola Marymount University and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. He later returned to the US and pursued an acting career in various LA productions while maintaining a full-time job as a carpenter. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters After landing roles in 'Cagney & Lacey,' 'Paper Dolls,' 'Hill Street Blues' and 'L.A. Law,' the actor was hired as part of the 'Santa Barbara' cast. In the hit NBC series, Marinelli played cross-dressing mobster Bunny Tagliatti from 1988 to 1990. In 1993, he starred as bank robber Pauly Hardman on CBS' 'Guiding Light,' before landing a recurring role on 'General Hospital' from 1999 to 2001 as criminal Joseph Sorel. 4 Most recently, Marinelli appeared on AppleTV+'s 'The Morning Show,' which stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. AppleTV Throughout his career, Marinelli racked up more than 50 film and TV credits, most recently appearing in the Paramount+ show 'The Offer,' 'Reboot' and 'The Morning Show.' He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jean, as well as sons Vincent and David.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Joe Marinelli dead at 68: General Hospital and Guiding Light soap star dies after battle with stomach cancer
STAR GONE Joe Marinelli dead at 68: General Hospital and Guiding Light soap star dies after battle with stomach cancer VETERAN TV actor Joe Marinelli has died after a battle with stomach cancer, aged 68. The General Hospital and Santa Barbara star died in Burbank, California, his wife Jean Marinelli told The Hollywood Reporter. 2 Joe Marinelli has died, aged 68 Credit: Getty 2 His wife confirmed his death, adding they 'never had a fight' in over three decades Credit: Getty The iconic actor was also known for his roles in The Morning Show and Guiding Light. His friend Leigh J. McCloskey also confirmed Marinelli's death, adding you could not find "a sweeter man or a dearer friend" than him. The artist said: "Joe was a champion. "He was a great acting partner, teacher, philosophical friend, passionate believer in people." Marinelli's wife Jean also said that she had "never had a fight" him him in over three decades. In drama soap Santa Barbara, Marinelli played the character Bunny Tagliatti - a cross dressing crime boss - in 171 episodes between 1988 and 1990. And on General Hospital, he played Joseph Sorel from 1999-2001. Marinelli's latest role came playing the director Donny Spagnoli on 22 episodes of The Morning Show on Apple+. He starred alongside Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon on the show which started in 2019. And he was also part of the cast that won the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series that claimed a Screen Actors Guild in 2022. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Joe Marinelli dead at 68: General Hospital and Guiding Light soap star dies after battle with stomach cancer
VETERAN TV actor Joe Marinelli has died after a battle with stomach cancer, aged 68. The General Hospital and Santa Barbara star died in Burbank, California, his wife Jean Marinelli told The Hollywood Reporter. 2 Joe Marinelli has died, aged 68 Credit: Getty 2 His wife confirmed his death, adding they 'never had a fight' in over three decades Credit: Getty The iconic actor was also known for his roles in The Morning Show and Guiding Light. His friend Leigh J. McCloskey also confirmed Marinelli's death, adding you could not find "a sweeter man or a dearer friend" than him. The artist said: "Joe was a champion. "He was a great acting partner, teacher, philosophical friend, passionate believer in people." Marinelli's wife Jean also said that she had "never had a fight" him him in over three decades. In drama soap Santa Barbara, Marinelli played the character Bunny Tagliatti - a cross dressing crime boss - in 171 episodes between 1988 and 1990. And on General Hospital, he played Joseph Sorel from 1999-2001. Marinelli's latest role came playing the director Donny Spagnoli on 22 episodes of The Morning Show on Apple+. Most read in Celebrity He starred alongside Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon on the show which started in 2019. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
