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Jeffrey Josephson Obituary

January 4, 1950 - January 28, 2025 Jeffrey Josephson, an actor known for Pale Rider, MacGyver and numerous other films and TV shows, died Tuesday, January 28 at his home in Winnetka. He was 75. He trained at ACT in San Francisco, and came to LA in 1976. He is the recipient of multiple of Dramalogue awards and a Drama Critics Circle Award for Slaughterhouse on Tanner's Close, at the PRTE. He is survived by his partner, Valerie Plaza, his previous partner, Carol Potter and his stepson Christopher Eastman, as well as a brother, Jedd Josephson, two sisters, Patty Josephson and Kelly Mauel, and a nephew J John Russell.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Bill Galligan

August 18, 2025

So sorry to hear. He was a talented guy. We did a couple of shows together in the 80s and 90s. Once you met Jeffery, you never forgot him. My condolences to his family, I feel very lucky to have known him.

Miss Cinthea T "Cya" Coleman

August 17, 2025

I met Jeffrey at a concert in San Francisco. I moved in with him at the commune outside the town of Sonoma. We lived together for a while in Mill Valley. I found him when I returned from NYC in the middle 80's. He was the same and I was glad to see him. I send fond rememberances to Jedd and the infamous Patty Cakes.

Jim Sullins

May 25, 2025

Jeffery, you were a great friend and so encouraging. I miss you.

Bill Galligan

March 3, 2025

He was and will remain, one of a kind. He was my friend from back in the day. A wonderful actor who always brought something unique to his work. I´m so sorry for his family, he made his mark and I will forever be grateful to have worked with him and call him my friend.

Scott Lincoln

February 25, 2025

Truly one of a kind. Loved him and will miss him always.

Scott (Linc) Lincoln

February 25, 2025

A great friend and an incredible human being. Truly one of a kind. I loved him dearly. One of my best friends.

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