Jerry verDorn Dies: ‘Guiding Light’, ‘One Life To Live’ Actor Was 72

, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 72. His family shared the news of the actor’s passing on Sunday.

verDorn was born on November, 23 1949 in South Dakota and graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He initially sought to be an English instructor, but began his acting career with major roles in stage productions, including one at the Folger Theater in Washington D.C. which led him to New York.as Ross Marler. The drama, set in a fictional Midwestern town, ran from 1979 to 2005. verDorn appeared in more than 500 episodes opposite stars Kim Zimmer, Beth Chamberline and Maureen Garrett.

verDorn is survived by his wife Beth, his sons Jake and Peter, his sister Bonnie Simpfender and his brothers Jim and Dan. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and grandchildren. A private memorial will take place later in the summer.

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