He was discovered submerged in his apartment pool at about 2:20 p.m. on
November 25, 2004. He was known for swimming almost daily.
Had a daughter, Pamela, with his first wife, Barbara and a son, Xander
Bailey (b. 1974), with his second wife, Lois.
Stage roles in the early years included "Pal Joey" and "I Ought to Be
in Pictures."
A founding member of the Black Book Theatre Company, he also wrote and
directed plays.
Handsome soap opera vet best known for playing Russ Matthews on
"Another World" for two decades. Recently gave visual life to the
ruthless Alistair Crane on NBC's "Passions" in September of 2004. Until
then the character had always been heard but not seen. The role is
scheduled to be recast.