June 27, 2019 12:50
Born as George Edward Maxwell Wright on August 2, 1943, he was professionally called Max Wright. The legendary actor had risen to fame with his debut as Willie Tanner on the 1986's sitcom, ALF.
Now, we bid him farewell!
Throughout his lustrous career, Wright had appeared on a number of popular shows. He was seen on WKRP in Cincinnati and gave regular cameos on AfterMASH, Misfits of Science, along with Buffalo Bill and The Norm Show, also making it to the made-for-TV adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand.
According to TMZ reports, Maxwell was diagnosed with lymphoma when cancerous cells spread to his lymph nodes in 1995. However, he had been in remission for almost two decades.
The family sources confirmed on June 26 that the actor had died in his home in Hermosa Beach, California. This property of his was just outside Los Angeles.
His wife, Linda Ybarrondo had also passed away battling the same morbid disease, only two years ago. She had breast cancer. The couple was married since 1965 and have two children together. Now, Linda and Max will reunite in the hereafter.
If you saw a sitcom in the 80s or 90s this guy was on it. His line deliveries were awesome. You can hear his voice right now! RIP to a great character actor.
— Ƥαυℓ (i go by ghoti sometimes; that's fish.) (@ghoti00) June 27, 2019
House cats have lost a great defender against Melmacian munchies
— Trix_eater (@Trix_Eater) June 27, 2019
Omg. Rest In Peace. Always stood out in my childhood t.v. memories
— LindsayleeVonBliss (@LVonBliss) June 27, 2019
Close your robe, Willie. 😔
— TC (@tonyc311) June 27, 2019
RIP. He had some great moments on that show.
I will hug my Alf doll tighter tonight. Rest In Peace Max! When will we stop cancer from taking away all the good ones too soon?! ☹️
— Antonella212 (Instagram) (@NYorNothing) June 27, 2019
It's clear that Max Wright will be sorely missed. Do you remember any of his best performances? Pray for his departed should and let us know how do you recall him.
