‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Actor Jed Allan Dies at 84

Soap star and “Beverly Hills, 90210” actor Jed Allan has passed away. He was 84.

The actor’s son Rick Brown shared the news on Saturday in a heartfelt Facebook post on a fan page dedicated to his father.

“So sorry to post the very sad news of my father’s passing tonight. He died peacefully and was surrounded by his family and loved so much by us and so many others,” he said in the message.

The late actor was best known for his role as Don Craig in “Days of Our Lives,” and as Steve Sanders dad, Rush Sanders on “Beverly Hills, 90210.”

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“90210” star Ian Ziering who played Allan’s on-screen son payed tribute to his co-star on Instagram.

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So sad to hear we've lost another 90210 castmate. I had the pleasure of working with Jed Allan from 94 to 99. He played Rush Sanders, Steve's father. Such a great guy to work with, he will be missed. #ripjedallan

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” So sad to hear we’ve lost another 90210 castmate. I had the pleasure of working with Jed Allan from 94 to 99. He played Rush Sanders, Steve’s father. Such a great guy to work with, he will be missed,” he wrote.

In another Instagram tribute, soap star A. Martinez honored his “Santa Barbara” castmate.

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The actor Jed Allen walked on yesterday. Among his many unforgettable roles was that of CC Capwell, the powerful patriarch around whom the tempests of story swirled in NBC’s daytime drama Santa Barbara for many remarkable years. Jed was a pro’s pro in every sense, and an inspired artist in the moments when the red lights came on — he was fearless, and his work moved millions. I first met him in the early seventies, when his son Mitch Brown and I were cast mates on the TV series, The Cowboys. With his effervescent wife Toby at his side, he quietly asked me to keep a watchful eye out for Mitch, as it was his first gig. Jed was already a star by then, and he was as warm and articulate and charming as anyone I’d ever met. A decade later, when he came to Santa Barbara, the show finally began to find its eventually glorious stride. I LOVED working with him, as did everyone else who got the chance. Years later, he visited me backstage during the difficult run of a play I was doing — offered typically generous support — and then spoke of the loss of Toby, the love of his life, who had passed away shortly before, with literally no warning. (It was hard to imagine a human being missing another more…) In my dream, the two of them are dancing together again tonight — a great comfort to all who’ve known and loved them over the years. Condolences now to their wonderful sons, and gratitude to Jed for his unerring joy in the telling of stories, and for offering always the embrace of his massive heart. #JedAllan #ForceOfNature #TheFamilyYouChoose

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“Jed was a pro’s pro in every sense, and an inspired artist in the moments when the red lights came on — he was fearless, and his work moved millions,” he wrote in the touching message.

Jed’s career began in 1963 when he joined the cast of “General Hospital.”

His “Days of Our Lives” role came in 1971, where he spent over a decade playing Don Craig before he joined the “Santa Barbara” cast in 1986. It was not until 1994 that he landed a role on “Beverly Hills, 90210.”

We send our prayers to Jed’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.