'You' actor Mark Blum passes away from coronavirus complications
You star Mark Blum has passed away following complications from contracting the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The actor was 69 years old when he passed, leaving behind his wife and fellow actor Janet Zarish who has appeared in shows like Seinfeld and Law & Order.
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Blum starred alongside Penn Badgely in the Netflix series as Badgely’s former boss, Mr. Mooney. He also had roles in Crocodile Dundee, Frazier, The Sopranos, Law & Order and more.
The actor was an important figure in the New York theatre community with many members paying their respects. New York theatre company Playwrights Horizons confirmed the tragic news.
With love and heavy hearts, Playwrights Horizons pays tribute to Mark Blum, a dear longtime friend and a consummate artist who passed this week. Thank you, Mark, for all you brought to our theater, and to theaters and audiences across the world. We will miss you. pic.twitter.com/NMVZFB5hPb
— Playwrights Horizons (@phnyc) March 26, 2020
A multitude of other actors and celebrities have been paying their respects to Bloom online since the news broke. Family members have also been sharing their thoughts.
Mark Blum, so generous, so kind, so humble,so talented. Our time together in the play The Assembled Parties at MTC was a true joy
May he rest in peace knowing that he transformed the lives of so many and was cherished by so many; me among them— JudithLight (@JudithLight) March 26, 2020
Found out a terrific actor and man whom I was lucky enough to be in one of my plays died this morning of #coronavirus. He wasn’t elderly. He was one of the most respected actors in New York: a beacon of fierce intelligence, dry wit & deep kindness on stage and off. A tragic loss.
— Jack Canfora (@JackCanfora) March 26, 2020
There are actors whose names appear in the announcement of a play, and you instantly think, without knowing any details: This will be work worth seeing. Mark Blum was of that wonderful caliber. Made me believe, every time I saw him. It’s terrible to read of his death.
— Peter Marks (@petermarksdrama) March 26, 2020
Sharon Waxman informed me of this very very hard news today I’m so deeply sad for his family and for his fans. he was a wonderful actor and a very good and kind man. May you Rest In Peace and power mark. God bless you. https://t.co/r0QUGEYwVK
— Rosanna Arquette?✌? (@RoArquette) March 26, 2020
My uncle, Mark Blum, has been known on stage by many names to many people over the years. But to me, he was just Uncle Mark. As you can imagine, my family is devastated. Reading tweets and seeing how many people loved & respected him is more special than you will ever know. pic.twitter.com/PaB5X401Vq
— Awkward-ish (@awkward_ish) March 26, 2020
One of our family of Mozart in the Jungle passed this morning from the corona virus. Mark Blum was a truly wonderful actor, but more importantly, was a funny sensitive, and beautiful man. RIP. – Malcolm pic.twitter.com/fapOBe6WYp
— Malcolm McDowell (@McDowellMalc) March 26, 2020
When I was in drama school Mark Blum was exactly the kind of actor I aspired to be: constantly employed, deeply respected, total mensch. Gutted to hear of his passing. His wife Janet Zarish was my acting teacher at NYU. They were the loveliest couple. My heart breaks for her. https://t.co/J7MvHutdge
— Josh Radnor (@JoshRadnor) March 26, 2020
We’re wishing the best for Blum’s family in this difficult time.
