Meshach Taylor Dead at 67

The family of Designing Women star Meshach Taylor has
asked for prayers.

Actor Meshach Taylor, best known for his Emmy-nominated portrayal of Anthony Bouvier on the CBS comedy Designing Women, died on Saturday after a battle with cancer, his agent Dede Binder confirmed. He was 67.

Taylor had fought a terminal illness and faded markedly in recent days. His wife, children, grandchildren and mother surrounded him as he passed away, Binder said.

“It is with love and gratitude that we sorrowfully announce that our darling, amazingly brilliant and dynamic, Meshach, the incredible father, husband, son and friend has begun his grand transition,” the family said in a statement.

Taylor was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of a college professor and a sociology professor.