‘Yes, Dear’ Star Anthony Clark Dies at 62: Mike O’Malley & More Pay Tribute

Comedian and actor Anthony Clark, best known for his work in the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear, died Tuesday, November 10, at age 62. His death was announced by former costar Mike O’Malley, who paid tribute to Clark on social media, remembering him as a hilarious and unique comedian who was already selling out shows in Boston during the 1990s.

“Anthony Clark died yesterday. He was a hilarious guy. When my wife Lisa and I were dating back in the mid-nineties, Anthony was already famous in Boston, regularly selling out comedy shows. The first time we saw him at The Comedy Connection, we laughed and laughed and laughed,” wrote O’Malley. “He was so unique — one of those comics who is laughing along with you at the absurdity of his stories and observations. I was a fan before I was a friend. We spoke on the phone three weeks ago. He had us laughing loudly once again. Attached are some snapshots from our last episode of Yes Dear, which ended 20 years ago after 122 episodes. Rest in peace. Tony.”

Clark starred alongside O’Malley, Jean Louisa Kelly, and Liza Snyder in Yes, Dear, which premiered in 2000 and ran for six seasons.

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Before finding sitcom success, Clark appeared in HBO’s 1995 Young Comedians special alongside comedy superstars Dave Chappelle, Dave Attell, and Garry Shandling. Over the years, his film credits have included 1993’s The Thing Called Love and Michael Bay‘s The Rock in 1996, as well as a starring role on Boston Common.

Fellow comedians, friends, and fans flooded social media to pay tribute to the funnyman in touching posts.

“I performed with Anthony during our early years in Boston at the Faneuil Hall Comedy Connection. He was one of the best live acts I’ve ever seen. Destroyed to a point he made you wanna quit right then and there while watching him do it effortlessly. This is really terrible to hear,” posted Dane Cook.

“Never saw anyone destroy like Tony at Stitches in Boston,” posted Jay Mohr.

“This is my friend Anthony Clark. One of my best friends for a long time. He was known for the TV shows Boston Common, Yes, Dear, and the movie The Rock. He was a massive stand-up out of Boston, and I opened for him for years. I had so many great times with this dude. Non-stop laughs. I hope he is at peace now. RIP Tony,” wrote Nick Swardson on Instagram.

In response to Swardson’s post, O’Malley wrote: “Anthony loved you Nick. He was always bragging about your comedy from the get-go.”