An iconic actor who appeared in a variety of 90s sitcoms including Friends has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.
Paxton Whitehead was a distinguished British actor who added more than sixty acting credits to his name throughout his long and fruitful career.
The Englishman was best known for appearing in a variety of TV shows and sitcoms such as Friends, Marblehead Manor, Hart to Hart, The Naked Mind, Simon, Ellen, Mad About You, and more.
In the fourth season of the beloved American sitcom Friends, Whitehead appeared alongside Jennifer Aniston as he portrayed Rachel Green’s boss at Bloomingdale.
The saw news of the actor’s passing was shared by his son, Charles Whitehead, in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
Fans and co-stars of the late entertainer have since spoken out and paid tributes to Paxton while remembering him as an “extraordinary” and “wonderful” actor and human being.
“Heartbroken to hear my dear friend and mentor Paxton Whitehead has passed away,” actor Jim Piddock expressed.
“He was an extraordinary actor, a brilliant friend, and truly wonderful human being. He meant so much to so many people and always brought a smile to the faces of everyone he encountered.”
“I’ve just heard that my beloved friend Paxton Whitehead has died, on Friday the 16th,” actress Dana Ivy added.
“We first worked together in ‘My Fair Lady’ in 1964, and the last time was in ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ in 2010 — friends for 59 years. I loved him so. Heartbroken.”
Another fan said: “RIP to the great actor Paxton Whitehead. He did all the great style of acting that you would expect from great British actors but we all know him from one role. Thornton Melon’s nemesis Phillip on Back to School.”
Our thoughts remain with Paxton’s loved ones during this challenging news.