Doug Sheehan, the 75-year-old Emmy-nominated star of Knots Landing and Clueless, passes away

'General Hospital' and 'Knots Landing' star Doug Sheehan, who was a famous television actor, has away at the age of 75.(Loaf)

Veteran TV actor Doug Sheehan, who starred in beloved programs including "Cheers" and "Charlie's Angels," died at the age of 75.

At the age of 75, Doug Sheehan, the television actor who was nominated for an Emmy and was well-known for his roles in sitcoms and soap operas, passed away in his Big Horn, Wyoming, home last month.

On its website, a nearby funeral parlor declared his passing last Thursday, saying he "passed away peacefully" with "his loving wife at his side." At the time of his death, Sheehan had been married to Cate for more than 40 years. Sheehan is survived by her. It is unknown what caused the death.

Sheehan's journey in acting

Sheehan, who was born in 1949 in California, made his television debut in a 1978 "Charlie's Angels" cameo appearance. A year later, he landed his first regular role on ABC's "General Hospital" as attorney Joe Kelly.