Well-known actor John Beasley, greatest recognized for his roles in “Everwood” and “The Soul Man,” died Tuesday in a hospital in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. He was 79.

John was within the hospital present process assessments on his liver, when issues abruptly took a flip, in line with The Hollywood Reporter. Beasley’s son Mike confirmed his dying by posting a tribute to his Fb web page. “Man…you realize this is part of life…however that doesn’t make it any simpler,” he stated. “I misplaced my greatest pal at the moment. They are saying you shouldn’t ever meet your heroes as a result of they don’t turn into who you thought they had been. That’s so fallacious. My hero was my father.”

Mike concluded his heartfelt observe by addressing his late father with some touching phrases. “Thanks for all the pieces. I hope I made you proud. Love you extra.” (RELATED: Actuality TV Star Reveals She Woke Up In A Hospital After Suicide Try)

Beasley performed faculty bus driver Irv Harper on “Everwood” and Barton Bellentine, the daddy of Cedric the Entertainer’s character, on the TV land comedy, “The Soul Man.” He was additionally featured within the movies “The Apostle,” “Rudy,” and “The Sum of All Fears.”

The proficient artist was set to make his Broadway debut this yr in “The Pocket book.”