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He was discovered submerged in his apartment pool at about 2:20 p.m. on November 25, 2004. He was known for swimming almost daily.

Had a daughter, Pamela, with his first wife, Barbara and a son, Xander Bailey (b. 1974), with his second wife, Lois.

Stage roles in the early years included "Pal Joey" and "I Ought to Be in Pictures."

A founding member of the Black Book Theatre Company, he also wrote and directed plays.

Handsome soap opera vet best known for playing Russ Matthews on "Another World" for two decades. Recently gave visual life to the ruthless Alistair Crane on NBC's "Passions" in September of 2004. Until then the character had always been heard but not seen. The role is scheduled to be recast.