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Doug Sheehan Dies: ‘General Hospital’, ‘Knot’s Landing’ Actor Was 75


Actor Doug Sheehan, known for his breakout role as Joe Kelly on General Hospital, and as Ben Gibson on Knot's Landing, among others, has died.

Actor Doug Sheehan, known for his breakout role as Joe Kelly on General Hospital, and as Ben Gibson on Knot’s Landing, among many other credits, has died. He went on to join the cast of daytime soap General Hospital as a series regular in his first major role, appearing in 205 episodes from 1979-1982, as lawyer Joe Kelly. He also portayed Mel Horowitz, Cher’s father, on the sitcom Clueless, based on the movie, taking over the role from Michael Lerner after the first season.

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