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James Sikking
1934 - 2024
James Sikking
1934 - 2024
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BORN
1934
DIED
2024
James Sikking Obituary
James Sikking was an actor best known for playing Lt. Howard Hunter on "Hill Street Blues" and the father of show namesake "Doogie Howser, M.D."
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Jennifer
October 28, 2024
Celebrating the life of great talent James Sikking was an actor best known for playing Lt. Howard Hunter on "Hill Street Blues" and he was best known for his role on "Doogie Howser, M.D. he played Doogie´s aka Neil Patrick Harris Father. He also made a guest appearance on Charlie´s Angels. Thanks, always for the memories that you played in, making us laugh. May his Soul still live on, his eternal Body return back home to Heaven. May God comfort, be with you all to help you find your way through this difficult time. My thoughts, prayers are with you at this sad time of loss, yet difficult time too. He will be missed, never be forgotten.and at this time of sorrow.
Robyn
July 18, 2024
A great actor both on TV and in movies.. Always memorable in any role he played in. Sincere condolences to the Sikking family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all to help you through this very difficult time of your loss.
Matthew J. McGuire
July 17, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lin L.
July 17, 2024
Condolences to the family of James Sikking,
We send you our deepest regrets and prayers to give you comfort and strength in the days ahead. You, too, say a prayer to the Hearer of prayers. It can give you some peace despite this sad time.
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Elizabeth Bell
July 16, 2024
RIP James
Cokie
July 16, 2024
JS: He was voice of Harry Caulder,Foreman for Batman Beyond or Captain Styles in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
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