Hollywood in mourning
Doogie Howser’s dad James Sikking is dead
US actor James Sikking is dead. He died on Saturday at his home in Los Angeles as a result of dementia, according to a statement from his spokeswoman Cynthia Snyder.
The actor was 90 years old. "In an admirable career, the exciting face of Sikking gave us dramas, comedies, tragedies and hilarious burlesque," it said.
200 film and television productions
Born in Los Angeles in 1934, Sikking starred in more than 200 film and television productions in a career spanning around six decades - including the US police series "Hill Street Police Station" and the sitcom "Doogie Howser, M.D.".
"His talent, integrity and ingenuity have fascinated and inspired audiences," the statement continued.
Neil Patrick Harris, the actor who played Doogie Howser, mourned the loss of his series dad on Instagram. In an Instagram post on Monday, the "How I Met Your Mother" actor shared a photo of Sikking.
"Absolute honor to be his son"
He wrote a loving tribute to him: "Jim Sikking played my dad in 'Doogie Howser, M.D.', and was one of the kindest, wisest, funniest and most generous people I've ever known. A true professional. He treated everyone with respect, taught me countless lessons, but always had a twinkle of mischief in his eye."
He then explains, "It was an absolute honor to be his son. My condolences to his actual family for their loss. RIP" Sikking was married and had two children.
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