The 75-year-old actor was famous for his role as Willie Tanner on the hit 1980s sitcom, and was nominated for a 1998 Tony Award as Best Actor for his role in 'Ivanov' on Broadway.
- Jun 27, 2019
AceShowbiz - Beloved "ALF" star Max Wright has died, aged 75.
The actor played Willie Tanner on the hit 1980s sitcom.
Wright, who also appeared in TV shows "Cheers" and "Norm", passed away on Wednesday (June 26) at his home in Hermosa Beach, California, according to TMZ.
He had a string of movie credits too, including "Reds", "Soul Man" and "The Shadow".
Born George Wright in Michigan, he was nominated for a 1998 Tony Award as Best Actor for his role in "Ivanov" on Broadway.
He often stated in interviews he was glad when "ALF" ended, because he hated the show - about a family which adopted an alien.
