Howard Hesseman, best known as Dr. Johnny Fever on 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' died Saturday in Los Angeles.
Hesseman died due to complications from colon surgery, his manager said.
Howard's breakout role was the hilarious Dr. Johnny Fever on "WKRP." Howard prepared for the role by working as a DJ in San Francisco at KMPX-FM for several months leading up to the production. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy
Howard Hesseman was 81.
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