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'Designing Women' Co-star Meshach Taylor Dies at 67

Meshach Taylor, known for his roles in Mannequin and Designing Women died Saturday night.
'Designing Women' Co-star Meshach Taylor Dies at 67
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By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Emmy-nominated actor Meshach Taylor, best known for his role in Designing Women and Mannequin, died Saturday night at the age of 67.

Throughout his career, Taylor played several roles in movies and TV shows, including In the Heat of the Night, The Incredible Hulk and ALF, but he was best known for his role as Anthony Bouvier, the assistant to the four main characters on Designing Women, and a flamboyant window dresser Hollywood Montrose in Mannequin.

According to The LA Times, Taylor was at his family’s home in Altadena, California surrounded by family when he died.