Beloved ‘SCTV’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks’ Star Joe Flaherty Dies at 82

Comedic writer and actor Joe Flaherty, who starred in the cult comedy show Freaks and Geeks, died on Monday. He was 82.

His daughter and caregiver Gudrun did not confirm where he died or his cause of death. But in late February, Flaherty became severely ill, according to a fundraiser promoted by actor Martin Short.

“Our beloved SCTV cast member, Joe Flaherty, is very ill. Joe is aware of the gravity of his failing health and would like to spend whatever time he has left at home rather than in a facility,” Short said. Flaherty and his daughter were struggling to afford the full-time care he needed, Short said.

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