Actor Joe Marinelli, who starred in the 1980s soap opera “Santa Barbara,” has died. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Marinelli’s wife Jean confirmed the actor died following a battle with stomach cancer.

The former carpenter, who discovered that "pants are a lot more comfortable than nylons," also recurred as the director Donny Spagnoli on ‘The Morning Show.'

Joe Marinelli, who appeared on “Santa Barbara,” “General Hospital” and “The Morning Show,” has died at 68, according to reports. Marinelli’s agent, Julie Smith, confirmed the star’s death to CNN in an email. Smith allegedly said that he had been fighting stomach and throat cancer for the past few years. No other details were given to the outlet.