Tributes Flow In for Soap Actor Who Has Died at 65

Veteran soap actor Mark Dobies, 65, died on March 11, the New York Post reported. The Guiding Light and One Life to Live star’s New Jersey obituary did not reveal a cause of death. “A loving father, accomplished athlete, and talented actor, Mark lived a life full of passion, perseverance, and love,” the obituary read, adding: “Mark’s warmth, generosity, and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the love he gave so freely. May he fly high like his Birds off to heaven.” Philadelphia-born Dobies’ first on-screen role was in the drama series Fame L.A. in 1997. He later went on to famously play Dr. Noah Chase on CBS’ Guiding Light, appearing in 14 episodes in 2000. The late actor’s former publicist, Alan Locher, posted about Dobies’ death on Instagram on Wednesday. In his heartfelt caption, Locher called the news of Dobies’ death “really sad and unexpected,” adding that he was “far, far too young” to die. “I was lucky to work with Mark at Guiding Light and always knew him as a genuinely good guy,” Locher wrote. “Please keep his family in your thoughts during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Mark. You will be missed! 💔.”