United Kingdom, April 21 -- Actor Rif Hutton has died at the age of 73 after a battle with brain cancer, his family has confirmed.

Best known for roles in Doogie Howser, M.D. and JAG, the veteran star died at his home in Pasadena, California, on Saturday (18.04.26) following a more than one-year illness, according to his family speaking to TMZ, with news of his passing emerging on Monday (20.04.26) night.

The outlet reported his relatives had said he died surrounded by loved ones, with the actor survived by his wife and son.

Throughout his career, Rif became a familiar face on television, with recurring roles across major network series and soap operas, as well as work in film and voice acting.

Rif portrayed Dr Ron Welch across the fo...