Rif Hutton, Doogie Howser M.D. Star, Passes Away

0:00It's April 20th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, your AI-powered entertainment report. Riff Hutton, the veteran TV actor famous for his role on Duky Houser MD, passed away at 73. He died peacefully at his home in Pasadena, California on Saturday, April 18th, after battling brain cancer. Family members revealed he'd been fighting glioblastoma for more than a year. TMZ shared the news on Monday, confirming details straight from his loved ones. Friends and fans have poured out heartfelt tributes online. One voiceover colleague remembered Hutton, as incredibly reliable, always the most prepared and first to arrive on jobs. He's shown his Dr. Ron Welch, supporting Neil Patrick Harris's young genius doctor on the hit show from the late 80s and early 90s. Hutton's dedication left a mark on television, and voice acting that fans will carry forward for years.