Corey Parker Dies: ‘Will & Grace’ & ‘Friday the 13th: A New Beginning’ Actor Was 60

Corey Parker, the actor known for roles in Will & Grace and Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, has died. He was 60.

7 Mar, 22:19 — 7 Mar, 22:56

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Corey Parker was a recognizable actor with notable roles in popular television and film franchises. His passing at a relatively young age of 60 marks the loss of a performer who contributed to well-known entertainment.

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Corey Parker, ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘Friday the 13th: A New Beginning’ Actor, Dies at 60

Corey Parker, a versatile actor whose career spanned film, television and mentoring young performers, has died, according to TMZ. He was 60 years old. His family told TMZ that he died Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee, following a battle with cancer. Parker began his career in the mid-1980s, landing the role of Pete in “Friday the […]

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