David Birney was an American actor and director whose career included performances in both contemporary and classical roles in theatre, film, and television.
Birney was well known for his roles in Bridget Loves Bernie and St. Elsewhere.
Birney’s co-star in the latter TV series, Meredith Baxter, was married to the actor from 1974 to 1989. Mollie, 37, Peter, 37, and Kate, 47, were the couple’s three children.
Birney also appeared on The Adams Chronicles, Hawaii Five-O, The Love Boat, Glitter, and Murder, She Wrote, in addition to the previously mentioned series. In 2007, he was last seen in an episode of Without a Trace.
Birney also appeared on Broadway in productions such as Amadeus, The Miser, and Benefactors during his career.
According to the New York Times, Birney is survived by a stepdaughter, Eva Bush, and a stepson, Ted Bush, Baxter’s children from a previous marriage; two grandkids; and his brothers, Glenn and Gregory, in addition to Baxter, their children, and Roberge.
David Birney Cause Of Death
David Birney has sadly passed away. His life partner, Michele Roberge, told The New York Times that the actor died of Alzheimer’s disease on Friday at his home in Santa Monica, California. He was 83 years old when he died.
