Comedian and American actor Anthony Clark has passed away at the age of 62. Following the news of his demise, many people shared their condolences and tributes for the star. Other than that, one of his last social media posts has also resurfaced, where he made a self-deprecating joke back in 2012.The actor last used X (formerly known as Twitter) in 2012, and his last post on the platform has resurfaced following the news of his passing. Taking a jab at the Southern stereotypes, he wrote in his final post, “I’m originally from the South, so naturally I was pressured to be a trucker. That never worked out because I’m allergic to crystal meth.” This is not the first time that he has joked about him being from Virginia, often mentioning that he expected to become a trucker after growing up since he grew up in a more rural area.
What happened to Anthony Clark?
Clark’s passing was announced to the world by his good friend, Mike O’Malley, in a social media post. He shared a photo posing with the comedian and fondly remembered him and how they had met for the first time. He wrote, “When my wife Lisa and I were dating back in the mid-nineties, Anthony was already famous in Boston, regularly selling out comedy shows. The first time we saw him at The Comedy Connection, we laughed and laughed and laughed. He was so unique—one of those comics who is laughing along with you at the absurdity of his stories and observations, and it just made you laugh harder because he was laughing. I was a fan before I was a friend.”He shared that the two of them had last talked three weeks ago and that the photos that he had shared were from their last days of ‘Yes Dear.’ The comment section was filled with his co-workers and fans sharing their memories of the beloved comedian and how he influenced them and their lives.The star passed away on November 10 after suffering from complications from pneumonia.
Who was Anthony Clark?
Anthony Clark was born on April 4, 1964, and was an American actor, producer, and stand-up comedian best known for starring as Greg Warner in the sitcom ‘Yes, Dear.’ He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, and attended Emerson College in Boston. This is where he built his reputation as a standout stand-up comedian. His breakthrough in the industry came around 1995 when he got the chance to star in the ‘Young Comedians’ special alongside comedians like Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K.
