He is probably best known for his work on the long running CBS sitcom “Designing Women,” but Meshach Taylor has a long list of movie and television credits, most recently on “Criminal Minds” with longtime friend Joe Mantegna. His agent reports that the 67 year old actor passed away at his home in California after a long struggle with cancer.
Last night my beloved friend of 44 yrs @MeshachTaylor passed away. The world is a better place because he lived in it pic.twitter.com/RnBcNZM3Ap
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) June 29, 2014
Meshach Taylor Dead — 'Designing Women' Star Dies at Age 67 http://t.co/Jq5djsV58J
— TMZ (@TMZ) June 29, 2014
RIP: TV star and Attucks grad Meshach Taylor dies at 67 http://t.co/iky71ePAEf via @indystar
— Justin L. Mack (@justinlmack) June 29, 2014
Mannequin is one of the great and defining films of my lifetime. RIP Meshach Taylor and long live Hollywood Montrose!!!
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) June 29, 2014
RIP to my longtime friend, #MeshachTaylor. We were husband & wife on "Designing Women" & "Dave's World". He was an incredible talent & man.
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) June 29, 2014
Asked David Mamet who was most respected Chicago theater actor from golden 70's, and he said Meshach Taylor http://t.co/NMKtM5iymI (cont)
— Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyanTV) June 29, 2014
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Rest In Peace Meshach! Wishing Bianca & family courage now ?“@THR: 'Designing Women' Star Meshach Taylor Dies at 67 http://t.co/Q1J8B5ao3B”
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) June 29, 2014
RIP Meshach Taylor. He was a wonderful man. The world is a sadder place without him.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) June 29, 2014
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