Jon Cypher, Hill Street Blues actor, dies at 94

Jon Cypher, a versatile actor whose career spanned over four decades in television, film, and theater, has died at the age of 94. He passed away on August 3 at his home in Central Point, Oregon, with his wife of 40 years, Carol Rosin, by his side. His family announced his passing in an obituary, remembering him as "the most kind of men with a great sense of humor, brilliant mind, and a huge loving and caring heart for all sacred life."

Born on January 13, 1932, in New York City, Cypher launched his career with a prominent role as Prince Christopher in the 1957 CBS live telecast of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, starring opposite Julie Andrews. The broadcast was seen by more than 100 million viewers. He soon transitioned to daytime television, starring as Driscoll in 160 episodes of the NBC soap opera Our Five Daughters beginning in 1962.

Cypher became a familiar face on television throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He was arguably best known for his role as Chief of Police Fletcher Daniels in the NBC police procedural Hill Street Blues, appearing in 73 episodes from 1981 to 1987. He also starred as General Marcus C. Craig in 69 episodes of the CBS sitcom Major Dad from 1990...