A nephew of The Mary Tyler Moore Show star confirmed the news.
His part as Capt.
“My agent said, ‘Aaron Spelling wants you to do this thing calledThe Love Boat.’
Gavin MacLeod in ‘The Love Boat’.Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images
I said, ‘What do you think about it?’
He said, ‘I think it sucks.
Do you want to read it?’
I said, ‘Yeah.’
I read it and said, ‘There hasn’t been anything like this on television.
This could be interesting….'” MacLeod told EWwhen we reunited the castin 2007.
Each episode of the show involved romance, mystery, and drama.
“I went to a [press junket].
“My heart is broken.
Gavin was my brother, my partner in crime (and food) and my comic conspirator.
I will see you in a bit Gavin.
Tell the gang I will see them in a bit.
It’s just you and me now,” Asner tweeted (Betty Whitewas also in the show).
I will always treasure the time I was lucky enough to spend with you.
Love you #GavinMacleod”
Marie Osmondalso mourned the loss of the actor.
So many fun memories through the years!!!
A rep for the actor didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from EW.
