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Broadway Actor Peter Hobbs Dies at 92

Peter Hobbs
Peter Hobbs

Broadway veteran Peter Hobbs passed away following a brief illness in Santa Monica, California on January 2, according to The Los Angeles Times. He was 92.

His Broadway credits include taking over the role of Captain McLean in the original Broadway production of The Teahouse of the August Moon, and appearances in such plays as The Life of Reilly, The Russian People, and Joan of Lorraine.

Hobbs appeared regularly on television, including roles on Secret Storm, The F.B.I., The Doris Day Show, Knots Landing, and Lou Grant.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carolyn Adams Hobbs, three daughters, two stepsons, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.