The actor of theater and film, Mark Dobis, has passed away in the United States. He died at his home in Dunellen, New Jersey. The sad news was confirmed by the actor’s representative, Alan Locher. He posted a photo of Dobis, mentioning that his passing was unexpected and came too soon for all who knew him.
“I was fortunate to work with Mark on *Guiding Light*, and I always knew him as a genuinely good guy. I was also lucky to see his performance in *The Normal Heart*. I’ll never forget that connection between people: when my romance started and we were about to meet each other’s parents, the street name seemed so familiar. It turned out that Mark and his family lived just down the road. His children and ex-wife Linda are still our neighbors,” said Alan.
Dobis is survived by his three children: 27-year-old Francesca, 24-year-old Olivia, and 21-year-old Robert, whom he raised with his former wife Linda Hill. He is also survived by his mother, Suzanne, and brothers Paul and Sandy. Despite his impressive career in the arts and on screen, the obituary stated that his “greatest love was his family” and that his children were “the center of his universe.”
Mark was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His first screen role was in the drama series *Glory Days* in 1997. He gained recognition for his role as District Attorney and serial killer Daniel Colson in *One Life to Live*. His career included numerous films, TV shows, and series such as *Just Shoot Me!*, *Home Improvement*, *Profiler*, *Melrose Place*, *Everybody Loves Raymond*, *CSI: Miami*, *Sabrina the Teenage Witch*, *Gossip Girl*, and *Nash Bridges*. Dobis appeared in 14 episodes of the CBS series *Guiding Light* as Dr. Noah Chase. He also played Bruce Niles in the 2004 Broadway production of *The Normal Heart* by Larry Kramer at the Public Theater.
Mark was a passionate fan of the *Philadelphia Eagles* and shared that enthusiasm with his son. They watched together as the team won Super Bowl LII in 2018. Robert recalled that it was one of the most memorable moments of his life, and it was the only time he ever saw his father cry.
Dobis was also very active in sports throughout his life. He received a football scholarship to the University of Delaware Valley. In 1980, as a player, he successfully led his team to the first championship of the Middle Atlantic Football Conference. In addition to football, the actor participated in several triathlons and was always happy to help others achieve their fitness goals.
