Veteran Actor Joe Marinelli Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle
American actor Joe Marinelli, known for his memorable appearances in The Morning Show and several other television series, has died at the age of 68.
Marinelli passed away on Sunday following a prolonged battle with throat and stomach cancer. His wife, Jean Marinelli, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter.
Throughout his career, Marinelli became a familiar face on television, earning praise for his versatile performances and warm on-set presence.
Tributes have poured in since news of his passing broke. Actor and filmmaker Mark Duplass, who worked alongside Marinelli on The Morning Show, mourned the loss in a heartfelt message on social media.
“We have lost a great one,” Duplass wrote. “Joe Marinelli lived in the rare air. He was a generous performer, beautiful human, wide-eyed positivist. I will miss him dearly. I will try to live my life a bit more like his. We all should.”
Marinelli is remembered not only for his talent but also for the positivity and kindness he brought to every role and interaction, leaving a lasting impression on colleagues and fans alike.
