‘A REMARKABLE HUMAN’

‘Doogie Howser, M.D.’ Star Dies at 73

The actor was diagnosed with brain cancer in March 2025.

Legendary TV and voice actor Rif Hutton died on Saturday at age 73 from glioblastoma, TMZ reported. Hutton died surrounded by loved ones at his home in Pasadena, California, after a year-long battle with aggressive cancer, his family told the media outlet. The versatile performer appeared in nearly 200 TV shows over the decades, most famously as Dr. Ron Welch in a 17-episode run on Doogie Howser, M.D., a five-episode run on JAG, and a 32-episode stint on the soap opera, General Hospital. He also worked as a prominent voice actor, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His work appeared in huge animated hits, including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Rio, and Ice Age. “A remarkable human being has left this earthly plane. To say that Rif Hutton was one of a kind is a gross understatement,” voice actor and playwright Steve Apostolina said in a Facebook post about his friend. Hutton is survived by his wife, fellow actor Bridget Hoffman, and his son Wolfy.