Quinn K. Redeker, an actor and writer, passed away last month, according to his agent Christopher Hartman. His work can be seen on “Days of Our Lives,” “The Young and the Restless,” and “The Deer Hunter,” the latter of which earned him an Academy Award nomination for best original screenplay.
The singer passed away on December 20 from natural causes, according to Hartman in an email to CNN. He was 86.
Late on Monday, according to Hartman, Redeker’s daughter Arianne Raser confirmed the information.
Redeker played the villainous Alex Marshall in about 850 episodes of the popular daytime serial opera “Days of Our Lives” from 1979 to 1987.
Additionally, from 1979 through 2004, he had over 200 appearances on the CBS soap opera “The Young and the Restless,” mostly in the role of Rex Sterling. Nick Reed was another character he portrayed.
“Bonanza,” “Kojak,” “The Six Million Dollar Man,” “The Rockford Files,” and the 1979 movie “The Electric Horseman” are just a few of his other screen credits.
In addition to his work as a screenwriter, Redeker also contributed to the Oscar-winning 1978 film “The Deer Hunter,” which starred Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and Meryl Streep.
The verified Twitter account for “The Young and the Restless” posted in Redeker’s memory on Monday, writing, “The Y&R Family sends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Quinn Redeker who blessed Y&R with his talents in two memorable roles.”
Who was Patricia A. Graves? Quinn Redeker’s wife
Name | Patricia A. Graves |
Gender | Female |
Description | Patricia A. Graves was actor Quinn K. Redeker’s wife. |
Marriage | Spouse: Quinn K. Redeker June 21 1963 |
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