Geoffrey Scott, the actor best known for his roles on “Dynasty” and “Dark Shadows,” has died at the age of 79.
His widow confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter, revealing that Scott died of Parkinson’s disease just after midnight on the day after his birthday, February 23.
Scott got his start in acting when he was signed by legendary agent Dick Clayton, who went on to rep icons including Jane Fonda, James Dean and Burt Reynolds.
Signing a deal with Universal, Scott became known for his role as Sky Rumson in the ABC soap “Dark Shadows” in 1970, which kicked off a long and prolific career in soap acting.