The actor Cory Parker, star of the series Will & Grace, has passed away
8 march 2026 в 17:13
Cory Parker, an actor best known for his roles in the TV series «Will & Grace» and «Friday the 13th: A New Beginning», - passed away on March 5, 2026, according to several sources. He was 60 years old and had been battling cancer. While his loved ones and fans mourn Parker’s untimely death, many are questioning the cause of his death and the type of cancer he had been living with.
The family of the late actor confirmed the news of his passing in a statement posted on Instagram. His close friend Risa Garcia wrote: «I'm writing to you, Cory, here, directly, because this is how we… I… keep you with us. I have known and loved you for the last 45 years, starting from our days at E.S.T in New York when we were hungry, wild artists. You were a huge part of my creative work, my creative family for decades. It was incredible when you joined our BGB community as a teacher, and we explored this work together, always returning to the truth and potential of storytelling, to the infinite power of the actor. You kept us all honest and brave in our art».
«So, we celebrate your incredible talent, your unique passion and joy in work and family, your immense gift and dedication to teaching, your generosity, your love», - Garcia continued in her statement. «All our lives have been made so much richer by knowing you, and you continue to live on in each of us, in what you gave and inspired in us… forever».
The tribute concluded with the words: «Farewell, but not goodbye, dear friend. Live and love to the fullest, dear companions. Sending light and love to Cory’s family and to all who knew him and were touched by his genius».
Below, you can find what we know about Parker’s death and his final days battling cancer.
As mentioned, Parker was an actor best known for his role as Josh, Grace’s boyfriend in «Will & Grace». He was the son of actress Rochelle «Rocky» Parker and John David Haas.
Coming from a family connected to show business, Parker began appearing in television commercials at the age of just 4. His first significant on-screen role was in the series «As the World Turns». After that, he gradually landed more roles in shows such as «New Leave It to Beaver», - «Thirtysomething», - «Blindspot», - «Touched by an Angel», - «Love Boat: The Next Wave», - and «Nashville».
Later, he appeared in films such as «Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning», - «91/2 Weeks», - «Biloxi Blues», - «Big Man on Campus», - «The Woman from Encino», - and «The Rainmaker».
It is unclear what illness Parker was battling, but his aunt Emily Parker confirmed to TMZ that he had been living with cancer and passed away in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 5, 2026.
The cause of Parker’s death was not immediately disclosed by his family
The family of the late actor confirmed the news of his passing in a statement posted on Instagram. His close friend Risa Garcia wrote: «I'm writing to you, Cory, here, directly, because this is how we… I… keep you with us. I have known and loved you for the last 45 years, starting from our days at E.S.T in New York when we were hungry, wild artists. You were a huge part of my creative work, my creative family for decades. It was incredible when you joined our BGB community as a teacher, and we explored this work together, always returning to the truth and potential of storytelling, to the infinite power of the actor. You kept us all honest and brave in our art».
«So, we celebrate your incredible talent, your unique passion and joy in work and family, your immense gift and dedication to teaching, your generosity, your love», - Garcia continued in her statement. «All our lives have been made so much richer by knowing you, and you continue to live on in each of us, in what you gave and inspired in us… forever».
The tribute concluded with the words: «Farewell, but not goodbye, dear friend. Live and love to the fullest, dear companions. Sending light and love to Cory’s family and to all who knew him and were touched by his genius».
Below, you can find what we know about Parker’s death and his final days battling cancer.
As mentioned, Parker was an actor best known for his role as Josh, Grace’s boyfriend in «Will & Grace». He was the son of actress Rochelle «Rocky» Parker and John David Haas.
Coming from a family connected to show business, Parker began appearing in television commercials at the age of just 4. His first significant on-screen role was in the series «As the World Turns». After that, he gradually landed more roles in shows such as «New Leave It to Beaver», - «Thirtysomething», - «Blindspot», - «Touched by an Angel», - «Love Boat: The Next Wave», - and «Nashville».
Later, he appeared in films such as «Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning», - «91/2 Weeks», - «Biloxi Blues», - «Big Man on Campus», - «The Woman from Encino», - and «The Rainmaker».
It is unclear what illness Parker was battling, but his aunt Emily Parker confirmed to TMZ that he had been living with cancer and passed away in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 5, 2026.
The cause of Parker’s death was not immediately disclosed by his family
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