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On October 10, 87-year-old American actor Mark Goddard passed away. He appeared on TV shows like Lost in Space and General Hospital, and his net worth was $3 million at the time of his death.
Goddard's death was also confirmed through Facebook on the official page of Lost in Space. His wife Evelyn Pezzluich's statement was also posted, which says:
"I'm so sorry to tell you that my wonderful husband passed away on October 10th. Several days after celebrating his 87th birthday, he was hospitalized with pneumonia. We were helpful when he was transferred to a rehabilitation center, but then doctors discovered he was in the final stages of pulmonary fibrosis for which there is no cure."
The statement mentioned that he was being taken care of at the Pat Roche Hospice Home and died peacefully. Evelyn ended by stating:
"His children and I had the chance to express our love and say our goodbyes. I'll never know how I deserved to spend 33 years with such a loving, gentle, handsome man who made me laugh so often."
The funeral for Mark will begin at 10 a.m. on October 21, 2023 at the Holy Family Church in Duxbury.
Mark Goddard earned a lot of wealth from his successful career as an actor
Mark Goddard was featured in several TV shows since the 1950s and was praised for his performances on screen. CelebrityNetWorth stated that his net worth was $3 million at the time of his death, and he accumulated a lot of health from his successful acting career.
Mark Goddard initially intended to become a basketball player before beginning his career as a teacher at the F.L. Chamberlain School. However, later, he started his acting career by appearing in two TV shows: Johnny Ringo and The Rifleman.
Goddard was later cast as Major Don West in the science fiction series Lost in Space, which aired on CBS. The series premiered on September 15, 1965, and concluded in 1968 after three seasons. Although the producers planned a fourth season, they reportedly canceled it due to an increase in budget.
The Hollywood Reporter states that Mark Goddard once spoke to Tom Weaver for his book and addressed the time he worked on Lost in Space. He revealed that he never went for a test and described the entire situation on the set. He stated:
"There was tension all the time. There was tension with the cinematographer, there was tension with the writers coming down, there was always something going on. … You know what they say, the 'fish stinks from the head?'"
The outlet revealed that the pilot episode of the series cost $600,000, and Mark earned $1,170 for his appearances. He continued working on television and appeared in two anthology shows: The DuPont Show with June Allyson and Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre.
Mark Goddard then portrayed Derek Barrington in the longest-running soap opera, General Hospital. He was known for his appearances in films like The Monkey's Uncle and A Rage to Live. He had a significant role in the science fiction film Lost in Space, which was based on the show in which he had appeared.
Goddard is survived by his wife Evelyn Pezzluich, daughter Melissa Goddard, and sons John and Michael.
