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      Emmy-nominated actor Meshack dies at age 67. (Photo from his Facebook page by Lia Chang)Actor Meshach Taylor,  co-star on the hit CBS sitcom Designing Women, has died at the age of 67 from cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, children and mother when he died on Saturday night in hospice care at his family’s home in Altadena.

      The family wrote on his Facebook page the following:

      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. Our friends who know and love us, please offer your prayers for his peace and blazing light as he ascends to the heavens. Those who need to call the family please do. Those who desire to post memories, we are open and graciously accepting all gestures of peace.

      He is survived by his widow Bianca; daughters Tamar Taylor, Esme Taylor, Yasmine Taylor, son Tariq Taylor, and four grandchildren. Meshach Taylor was 67.

       

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