Actor Corey Parker, known for his roles in 'Friday the 13th Part V' and the sitcom 'Flying Blind', has died at the age of 60 after battling cancer. He passed away in Memphis, Tennessee, as confirmed by his aunt, Emily Parker. His career spanned film and television, including roles in '9½ Weeks,' 'Will & Grace,' and later as an acting coach.
Corey Parker , a veteran actor known for his roles in "Friday the 13th Part V" and the sitcom " Flying Blind ," has died at 60 after a battle with cancer, according to TMZ.Emily Parker, Corey’s aunt, said he died Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee, following a battle with cancer.
RELATED: Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this yearThe specific type of cancer was not disclosed.Parker began his film career in the mid-1980s, landing the role of Pete in "Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning." He later appeared in a small role in the Kim Basinger drama "9½ Weeks."In 1992, he starred opposite Téa Leoni in the sitcom "Flying Blind," playing Neil Barash, an awkward college graduate who dates Leoni’s free-spirited Alicia.He also had a recurring role as Josh, one of Grace’s boyfriends, on five episodes of "Will & Grace."His additional credits included "Biloxi Blues," "White Palace," "Love Boat: The Next Wave," "Nashville" and "Blue Skies." In later years, Parker worked as an acting coach, contributing to productions including "Sun Records" and "Ms. Marvel."
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