Veteran ‘General Hospital’ and ‘JAG’ actor Rif Hutton dies at 73

Veteran actor Walter “Rif” Hutton, known for roles in General Hospital and JAG, has died at 73, his wife has confirmed.

The actor passed away at his home in Pasadena, California, his wife, Bridget Hoffman, told The Hollywood Reporter. He has battled a year-long illness with glioblastoma.

The veteran character actor made a lasting impression through his iconic roles in series such as Doogie Howser, MD, JAG, and General Hospital.

The sad news was also announced by his friend and voice-over colleague Steve Apostolina. On April 20, he paid tribute to his friend, writing on Facebook that he was a “remarkable human being.”

“To say that Rif Hutton was one of a kind is a gross understatement. There will never be another like him,” Apostolina wrote, explaining that Hutton was “incredibly bright and the hardest working person I’ve ever known.”