Martin Mull passed away at the age of 80 after a long-term illness. His daughter, Maggie Mull—whom he had with his wife Wendy Haas—shared the news of her father’s passing on Instagram on Friday, June 28.
“I am heartbroken to announce that my father passed away at home on June 27th after bravely battling a prolonged illness,” she wrote, alongside a photo of the late actor petting his dog.
“He was known for his exceptional talent in every creative field and for doing Red Roof Inn commercials,” she added. “He would find that joke amusing.
He was always funny. My dad will be profoundly missed by his wife and daughter, his friends and colleagues, fellow artists, comedians, musicians, and—a true sign of an extraordinary person—by many, many dogs. I loved him immensely.”
Martin was best known for his roles in Roseanne, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Arrested Development, and Clue.
He also guest-starred in Community, as well as The Afterparty and Grace and Frankie. In 2016, he was nominated for an Emmy for his role as Bob Bradley in the sitcom Veep.
Before marrying Haas, 74, he was married to Sandra Baker from 1978 to 1981 and Kristin Johnson from 1972 to 1978.
Martin and Haas married in 1982 and were together for 41 years. Maggie followed her father’s footsteps into the entertainment industry, working as a producer on shows like Family Guy, Maggie, Life in Pieces, and Not Dead Yet—which also featured her father.
Melissa Joan Hart, Martin’s co-star on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, paid tribute to him on Instagram on Friday.
“Rest in peace, my friend. The incredible #MartinMull (Principal Kraft) has left us for his eternal rest,” she wrote, sharing a photo of the two on set. “I have such fond memories of working with him and admiring his extensive body of work.”
She continued: “He once told me that he accepts every job offer because you never know when the train might stop, which in this business can happen suddenly.
But he was an artist who loved to paint and create with his hands, a musician, and a wonderful man who enriched my life.
He will be missed, but the world is better for having had him. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I will continue to cherish the Martin Mull artwork hanging in my home!”
