Erich Anderson, 'Felicity,' 'Dallas' and 'Melrose Place' Actor, Dead at 67

Erich Anderson
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Erich Anderson played the dad of Keri Russell's Felicity character on the '90s show.

Television actor Erich Anderson has died. Anderson's wife, actress Saxon Trainor, took to Instagram to announce the news. 

"My husband Erich died this morning," Trainor wrote via Instagram on June 1. "I am sharing my brother-in-law, Michael O'Malley's, words as I am too bereft now to write anything."

The message was that Anderson had experienced a "brutal struggle with cancer" prior to his death. 

Schitt's Creek actress Emily Hampshire commented on the post, writing, "I’m so sorry for your huge loss. Sending you all the love and healing vibes during this time. ❤️"

Erich Anderson and Polly Draper on Thirtysomething in 1991. - ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Anderson portrayed Dr. Edward Porter, the dad of Keri Russell's Felicity Porter on J.J. Abrams' hit show, Felicity. Trainor also had a guest role on Felicity.

Anderson's TV acting career took off in the '80s and he has more than 100 credits to his name. He has appeared on hit shows including Dallas, Melrose Place, Murder, She Wrote, Quantum Leap, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Matlock, 7th Heaven, Touched by an Angel, ER, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Outer Limits, Boston Public, NCIS, Bones, Medium, Cold Case, Monk and The Mentalist. He also was featured in the 1984 film Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. 

Anderson and Saxon celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in November. 

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