Beloved comedian and sitcom star Anthony Clark, best known for playing Greg Warner on the hit CBS comedy “Yes, Dear,” has died at 62.
The actor’s death was announced Wednesday by his longtime friend and former co-star Mike O’Malley, who shared an emotional tribute on social media alongside photos from their years working together.
“Anthony Clark died yesterday,” O’Malley wrote. “He was a hilarious guy.”
The news stunned fans of the popular sitcom, which ran for six seasons and made Clark a familiar face in American living rooms throughout the early 2000s.
O’Malley recalled first discovering Clark’s comedy years before the pair became television co-stars.
“When my wife Lisa and I were dating back in the mid-nineties, Anthony was already famous in Boston, regularly selling out comedy shows.”
He remembered watching Clark perform at Boston’s Comedy Connection, where his unusual delivery and infectious personality left audiences in stitches.
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O’Malley said they “laughed and laughed and laughed” during the performance.
He described Clark as a “unique” comedian whose tendency to laugh at his own observations only made his routines funnier.
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Despite the two decades that had passed since their sitcom ended, O’Malley revealed that the pair remained close.
“We spoke on the phone three weeks ago,” he wrote. “He had us laughing loudly as he always did.”
O’Malley also shared photographs from their final episode together, offering fans a glimpse of the friendship that continued long after the cameras stopped rolling.
“He invested his money well and essentially retired after we wrapped. Rest in peace, Tony.”
Clark’s longtime manager also remembered the comedian as a remarkably generous person who brought happiness to those around him.
“I’ve known Anthony since his first performances and acting jobs and I was honored to represent him,” the manager told the Daily Mail.
“He brought joy, happiness, and unconditional love to everyone he worked with. The world will miss him.”
Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, in April 1964, Clark attended Emerson College in Boston, earning a degree in mass communications before pursuing his passion for comedy.
He began performing stand-up shortly after graduation, quickly building a following with his distinctive voice, animated storytelling and laid-back humor.
Clark once explained that the freedom of performing before a live audience was what made stand-up so appealing.
“I think I love stand-up because the reaction is immediate. There’s no director. There’s no writer. No producer,” he said in a 2006 interview.
“There’s just you. You just get out there and vent. I don’t know why people think I’m funny. But I’m glad they do. I don’t want to have a real job. I just want to hang out.”
His career eventually expanded into television and film.
Clark made his screen debut in 1991 on “American Playhouse” and appeared that same year in the drama “Dogfight,” starring River Phoenix and Lili Taylor.
He reunited with Phoenix in the 1993 film “The Thing Called Love” and later appeared in “Teresa’s Tattoo” and the 1996 action blockbuster “The Rock,” alongside Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery.
Television audiences also recognized Clark from appearances on “Ellen,” the NBC sitcom “Boston Common” and ABC’s “Soul Man,” where he played Rev. Todd Tucker opposite Dan Aykroyd.
But his biggest breakthrough came in 2000 when CBS cast him as Greg Warner on “Yes, Dear.”
The sitcom followed two couples navigating marriage, parenting and family disagreements, with Clark starring alongside O’Malley, Jean Louisa Kelly and Liza Snyder.
Clark’s portrayal of the uptight, opinionated Greg became a defining part of the series, particularly through his constant clashes with O’Malley’s character, Jimmy Hughes.
The show developed a loyal audience and remained on CBS until 2006, completing 122 episodes.
Following its conclusion, Clark largely stepped away from Hollywood, although he continued making occasional television appearances.
His final credited acting role came in the 2019 television series “West of Liberty.”
Fans flooded social media with tributes after learning of his death.
“The nicest dude, RIP,” one person wrote.
Another shared, “Oh no! We loved Yes Dear and he was hilarious. RIP…”
For viewers who grew up watching “Yes, Dear,” Clark will be remembered for his sharp comedic timing, memorable television characters and the laughter he brought to millions of households.
His death marks the loss of a comedian whose work continued to resonate with fans long after he stepped away from the spotlight.
