Charles Kimbrough, Murphy Brown actor, dead at 86

[crainbebo]

He was the anchorman sidekick to Candice Bergen in every season of Murphy Brown. RIP, Jim Dial!

‘Murphy Brown’ star Charles Kimbrough dies at 86

The actor earned an Emmy nomination for his role on the hit series and a Tony nomination for his work in "Company."

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[KilowattKat]

He was my favorite character on Murphy Brown...R.I.P.

How strange about the different dates when his death may have happened, going as far back as mid-January, and then NBC Today in the posted article still waiting to hear back for confirmation of the date...and his death?

 

[crainbebo]

Was he alone in his home? There may have not been a next-of-kin who knew that Kimbrough had died. Welfare check?

 

[spiritof67]

As I recall, the death of his wife, Beth Howland, was somewhat delayed too.

I liked Jim Dial's character too. He reminded me of the Presbyterians I attended church with as a kid.

 

[TheBigA]

Was he alone in his home? There may have not been a next-of-kin who knew that Kimbrough had died. Welfare check?

Here's a more detailed obit, saying he died of natural causes in a hospital:

Charles Kimbrough, ‘Murphy Brown’ actor with prim persona, dies at 86

Charles Kimbrough, Best Known for Murphy Brown, Dead at 86