'Bosom Buddies' star Peter Scolari dies at 66

Actor Peter Scolari, champion known for his roles successful "Bosom Buddies" and "Newhart," died Friday aft a two-year conflict with cancer.

He was 66.

According to Deadline and Variety, Scolari's decease was confirmed by his manager Ellen Lubin Sanitsky astatine Wright Entertainment.

Scolari's vocation was launched aft starring other Tom Hanks for 2 seasons connected the ABC drama “Bosom Buddies" from 1980-82. He besides starred arsenic shaper Michael Harris connected the CBS drama "Newhart" from 1984-90, successful which helium earned 3 Emmy nominations.

He won an Emmy playing Tad Horvath connected the HBO bid "Girls."

Scolari besides appeared connected Broadway, including "Hairspray,” “Sly Fox,” “Wicked,” “Magic/Bird,” and with Hanks successful “Lucky Guy” successful 2013.

He is survived by his woman Tracy Shayne and 4 children Nicholas, Joseph, Keaton, and Cali.