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James B. Sikking Dies: ‘Hill Street Blues’, ‘Doogie Howser, M.D.’ Actor Was 90


James B. Sikking died of Dementia on Saturday at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by family.

Sikking died of Dementia on Saturday at his Los Angeles home, where his publicist Cynthia Snyder tells Deadline that the actor was surrounded by family in his final moments. His career spanned over six decades in television, film and on stage,” said Snyder in a statement, adding: “His talent, integrity and imagination intrigued and delighted audiences.” Sikking also appeared onstage in such plays as Exit Strategy, The Big Knife, Put Them All Together, Nobody Loves an Albatross and a tour of Neil Simon ‘s Plaza Suite.

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