US Edition'A Remarkable Human Being': Tributes Flow for Doogie Howser Actor Rif Hutton
The veteran character actor also built a long voice career in animated films and television, including work on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Shrek.
- Actor Rif Hutton, known for roles on "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "JAG," died Saturday at his home in Pasadena, California, at age 73. His family confirmed the passing followed a 13-month battle with glioblastoma.
- Throughout his career, Hutton appeared in soap operas "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "General Hospital," while also contributing voice work to animated films including "Shrek" and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."
- Television audiences recognized him as Dr. Ron Welch on "Doogie Howser, M.D." throughout its four-season run from 1989 to 1993, and as Lieutenant Commander Alan Mattoni on "JAG" during seasons 3 to 6.
- Fellow voice actor Steve Apostolina paid tribute on Facebook, calling Hutton a "man of action" who inspired many. Hutton is survived by his wife, Bridget Hoffman, and his son, Wolfgang.
- Early in his life, Hutton envisioned an acting career after winning a statewide speech contest in the eighth grade, where he recited Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
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Rif Hutton, “Doogie Howser, M.D.” and “General Hospital” actor, dies at 73
The veteran character and voice actor died after a 13-month battle with glioblastoma, his wife confirmed.Rif Hutton on 'General Hospital'Credit: Nick Argo/ABC via GettyKey PointsRif Hutton, a veteran character and voice actor, has died. He was 73.Hutton's filmography boasts nearly 200 TV credits, including roles on Doogie Howser, M.D., JAG, and General Hospital.Hutton died Saturday at his home in Pasadena after a year-long battle with glioblasto…
‘Doogie Howser,’ ‘Jag’ star dies at 73: ‘A remarkable human being’
Actor Rif Hutton, who appeared in such popular television shows as “Doogie Howser” and “General Hospital,” has died. He was 73. He died Sunday at his home in Pasadena, California, after battling the brain cancer Glioblastoma, according to Deadline.
Longtime TV actor dies at age 73
Rif Hutton, a veteran TV actor who appeared in dozens of hit TV shows during his career, has died at the age of 73.According to TMZ, Hutton’s family members said he died at his home in Los Angeles after being diagnosed with brain cancer more than a year ago.
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