Actor Chad Everett dies at 75

LOS ANGELES -- Chad Everett, the blue-eyed star of the 1970s TV series "Medical Center" who went on to appear in such films as "Mulholland Drive" and the TV show "Melrose Place," has died. He was 75.

Everett's daughter, Katherine Thorp, said he died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles after an 18-month battle with lung cancer.

Everett played sensitive doctor Joe Gannon for seven years on "Medical Center." The role earned him two Golden Globes and an Emmy nomination.

He also guest-starred on many TV series, including "The Love Boat," "Without a Trace," and most recently, "Castle." Other film credits included "The Jigsaw Murders," "The Firechasers" and director Gus Van Sant's "Psycho."

Everett was born in South Bend, Ind., and graduated from Wayne State University.

He is also survived by another daughter, Shannon, and six grandchildren. He was married to actress Shelby Grant for 45 years until she died last year.-- AP