Veteran soap actor Mark Dobies has died at age 65.
The “Guiding Light” and “One Life to Live” star passed away on March 11, according to his New Jersey obituary. A cause of death has not been revealed.
“A loving father, accomplished athlete, and talented actor, Mark lived a life full of passion, perseverance, and love,” the obituary read.
“Mark’s warmth, generosity, and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the love he gave so freely. May he fly high like his Birds off to heaven,” the obituary added.
Alan Locher, former publicist for “Guiding Light,” posted an Instagram about Dobies’ death on Wednesday.
Locher called the news “really sad and unexpected” and said Dobies died “far, far too young.”
“I was lucky to work with Mark at Guiding Light and always knew him as a genuinely good guy,” Locher wrote, adding, “Please keep his family in your thoughts during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Mark. You will be missed! 💔.”
Dobies was born on April 3, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He played football on a scholarship at Delaware Valley University before he pursued his acting career.
His first on-screen role was in the drama series “Fame L.A.” in 1997.
Dobies famously played Dr. Noah Chase in “Guiding Light” on CBS. He appeared in 14 episodes of the soap opera in 2000.
The actor later portrayed district attorney and serial killer Daniel Colson on “One Life to Live” from 2003 to 2005.
Additionally, Dobies appeared in episodes of “All My Children,” “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” “Home Improvement,” “Melrose Place,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Gossip Girl,” “Fringe,” “CSI: Miami,” “Just Shoot Me!” and more.
He is survived by his three children, Francesca, 27, Olivia, 24, and Robert, 21, as well as his mother, Suzanne, his brother, Paul, and his sister, Sandy.
