<p>Actor Corey Parker, best known for his roles in several films and television shows, has <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-photojournalist-rajanish-kakade-passes-away-at-55-after-illness-23618015" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">passed away</a></strong> at the age of 60, TMZ reported.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The actor died on Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee, after battling cancer, according to his family. Emily Parker, Corey's aunt, confirmed the news to TMZ, stating that he died after a fight with the illness.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, the exact type of cancer has not been revealed. BGB Studios, an acting studio where Parker was involved, shared a message in his memory.</p>
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<p>In a tribute posted online, the studio wrote, "Corey Parker has left us, this earth, this reality, finally to rest. Here is what was shared by his sister, Noelle: I believe he left this world weightless, at peace &amp; surrounded with love."</p>
<p>Corey Parker began his acting career in the mid-1980s. One of his early roles was playing Pete in the horror film Friday the 13th <em>Part V: A New Beginning</em>.</p>
<p>The actor later appeared in the romantic drama <em>9 1/2 Weeks</em>, which starred Kim Basinger. In 1992, Parker got a major role in the sitcom <em>Flying Blind</em>. He played Neil Barash, a shy college graduate who begins dating Alicia, played by Tea Leoni.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The show ran for one season and also featured actors like Lisa Kudrow, Peter Boyle, Andy Dick and Noah Emmerich. Fans of the popular sitcom <em>Will &amp; Grace</em> may also remember Parker for his recurring role as Josh, one of Grace's boyfriends.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He appeared in five episodes of the show. Over the years, Parker worked in several other projects, including <em>Biloxi Blues, White Palace, Love Boat: The Next Wave, Nashville,</em> and <em>Blue Skies</em>. Later in his career, he also worked as an acting coach. He helped actors on shows such as <em>Sun Records</em> and <em>Ms Marvel</em>. Parker came from a creative family. His mother, Rocky Parker and his sister Noelle were also actors. Rocky Parker passed away in 2014, according to TMZ.</p>
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