‘Night Court' and ‘The Fall Guy' Actress Markie Post Dies at 70

NBC 4 New York ^ | August 8 2021

[OttawaFreeper]

Actress Markie Post, known for her roles in "Night Court" and "The Fall Guy" among many others, has died at 70, according to multiple reports.

Post died after a battle with cancer, her manager confirmed to multiple outlets Saturday night.

Post first began appearing in TV roles in 1979, guest starring on shows such as "Cheers," "The Love Boat," and "The A-Team," before landing her role on "The Fall Guy," and, later, as Christine Sullivan on "Night Court."

Other roles included a lead in "Hearts Afire" opposite John Ritter in the 1990s and more recently in "The Kids are Alright."

Post's family said in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, “But for us, our pride is in who she was in addition to acting; a person who made elaborate cakes for friends, sewed curtains for first apartments and showed us how to be kind, loving and forgiving in an often harsh world.”

Post is survived by her husband, actor and writer Michael A. Ross, and the couple's two daughters.

[OttawaFreeper]

[OttawaFreeper]

Night Court was (and still is) one of my all time favourite shows. Even though the era that featured Karen Austin and Ellen Foley and above all, Selma Diamond was the better time for that show, Markie was also very good. RIP.

[HypatiaTaught]

She was great in Something about Mary.

[ClearCase_guy]

I liked her.

But the Lincoln Bedroom stunt was bad.

[dfwgator]

“Franks and Beans.....Franks and Beans”

[OttawaFreeper]

She was one of the better celebrity guests on the $100,000 Pyramid game show with Dick Clark.

[DCBryan1]

Another Birr Kringtong mistress dead too soon.....

[ncalburt]

Bill Clinton Squeeze in the 90s .
Big lefty .

[MustKnowHistory]

Agree completely. John Laroquette may be the only original star left.

[4yearlurker]

No more jumping on the bed in the Lincoln bedroom at the White House.

[SES1066]

Gads, I’m feeling too old!

“Night Court” was, with “WKRP”, a haven for intelligent comedy. Sure, Dan Fielding & Herb Tarlick were both stock characters to start but the actors & writers grew them very well!

R.I.P. to a gorgeous (pardon my age) ACTRESS, Markie Post. Blessings for your family and friends!

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

I can’t believe it, she was gorgeous, I had a total crush on her

[Skywise]

Nooooo

[ifinnegan]

Clinton crony jumping on the bed.

[ConservativeMind]

I enjoyed her in shows.

I hope she was with God.

[ridesthemiles]

She had a supporting role in Chicago PD for years.

[dead]

She sang the female parts on Meat Loaf’s Paradise by the dashboard light.

[Batman11]

I believe that was Ellen Foley.

[tatown]

Yeah she was a pretty girl.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

That’s Clinton pal from his Arkansas days, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason jumping next to Markie. Linda lately looks like she’s next to kick the bucket.