Morgan Fairchild’s partner Mark Seiler dead after suffering from Parkinson’s and Covid as actress mourns ‘life partner.’
Mark Seiler was an American producer behind major movies including Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Green Lantern, and Geostorm.
On July 2023, the world learned about his death as his partner, Hollywood actress Morgan Fairchild took to social media to share the devastating news.
But, what did he die of and how much was he worth before his death? Read on for more.
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What was Mark Seiler’s cause of death?
Actress Morgan Fairchild has revealed that her fiance, Mark Seiler, has died just before his 73rd birthday.
The Hollywood actress shared the news on her social media.
“I’m so sorry to let you know that my life partner (36 years together) & fiancé, Mark Seiler, passed away last Friday night,” she wrote.
“He’d had Parkinson’s for several years but it seems to be Long Covid that took his life after his 3rd infection. Hold your loved ones close.”
His death comes after Morgan shared a tweet about Mark’s battle with Parkinson’s disease, a disorder that affects the nervous system in April.
She explained in a tweet that her partner was diagnosed in 2016.
Morgan revealed that her fiance also had Covid three times.
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Fans and friends flocked to Twitter to send their condolences to the star.
Star Wars actor Mark Hamil tweeted: “So sorry for your loss, Morgan. Sending my love & deepest condolences your way.”
“I know how very hard this is. Please know that I am thinking of you and that you and Mark are in my prayers. I’m hoping the years of memories you shares will sustain you and bless you,” one Twitter user said.
“Hope you are doing as well as you can going forward into your future,” a second added.
A third said: “May he be at peace. I hope your memories bring you some comfort. Words are inadequate right now and offer little solace, but I am genuinely sorry for your loss.”
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Were Morgan Fairchild and Mark Seiler married?
Morgan Fairchild – born Patsy Ann McClenny – was born on February 3, 1950.
She starred in many films and TV shows including Flamingo Road, Dallas, Falcon Crest, Murphy Brown, and The Seduction.
Morgan also guest starred on hit shows including Friends, Roseanne, and Two and a Half Men.
Between the years 1967 and 1973, she was married to American inventor Jack Calmes.
Years later, she met Mark – who was a Hollywood producer.
He produced major movies including Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Green Lantern, and Geostorm.
In 2020, Morgan sat down for an interview to discuss her life with her longtime partner.
“I love him so much,” Morgan told Closer.
The couple began dating in 1980 but never married.
She explained: “It’s definitely long-term commitment and we’ve been together for a long time … so we may just leave it the way it is right now. We’re both getting older.”
During the Coronavirus pandemic, Morgan revealed that she spent time on her own during lockdown as Mark was in a retirement home – but she admitted that they did frequently FaceTime.
What was Mark Seiler’s net worth?
The are no confirmed reports about the film producer’s fortune but at the time of his death, some online outlets pegged his net worth at over $1 million. He earned his money from his years as a Hollywood producer, an actor, and a businessman.