‘General Hospital’ actor Doug Sheehan dies

Emmy-nominated soap opera star Doug Sheehan has died.

He was 75.

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Sheehan made a name for himself for his role on “ General Hospital, ” People magazine reported.

His June 29 death was confirmed by Kane Funeral Home , which said that Sheehan died at his home with his wife at his side. The funeral home did not say how he died.

Sheehan’s first role was in “ Charlie’s Angels ” in 1978. The next year he became Joe Kelly on “General Hospital,” appearing on the soap opera until 1982. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role .

He played Ben Gibson on “Knots Landing,” the second husband to Valene Ewing, played by Joan Van Ark.

According to his IMDB filmography, Sheehan also appeared in “ Day by Day ,” “ MacGyver ,” “ Diagnosis Murder, ” “ Columbo ,” “ Cheers ” and the television version of “ Clueless .”

He also had some big screen roles including “ 10 ″ and “ Cops n Roberts .”

Sheehan leaves behind his wife, Cate. They had been married since 1981, Entertainment Weekly reported.