‘Mary Tyler Moore Show,’ ‘Love Boat’ star Gavin MacLeod dies at age 90

Actor Gavin MacLeod, who starred on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Love Boat,” died Saturday at his California home.

He was 90.

Born Allan George See in Mount Kisco, N.Y., MacLeod’s show business career included a run as TV newswriter Murray Slaughter on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” from 1970 to ’77.

Castmate Ed Asner paid tribute to MacLeod in a tweet Saturday.

My heart is broken. Gavin was my brother, my partner in crime (and food) and my comic conspirator. I will see you in a bit Gavin. Tell the gang I will see them in a bit. Betty! It’s just you and me now. pic.twitter.com/se4fwh7G1G

— Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) May 29, 2021

After “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” ended, MacLeod immediately was cast as Capt. Merrill Stubing on “The Love Boat.” That show ran for 249 episodes over the next 10 years.

MacLeod’s early career featured roles on a number of TV shows, including “Perry Mason,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “My Favorite Martian,” “Hogan’s Heroes” and “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” It was on that latter show that he first worked with Mary Tyler Moore.

MacLeod had numerous movie roles as well, including in “The Sand Pebbles” with Steve McQueen, “Operation Petticoat” starring Cary Grant, “The Party” with Peter Sellers, and “Kelly’s Heroes” alongside Clint Eastwood.

He’s survived by his wife and four children.

Rest In Peace my dear friend Gavin Macleod Thank you for all the special and beautiful heart filled conversations about life. I will always treasure the time I was lucky enough to spend with you. Love you #GavinMacleod pic.twitter.com/4r3AbpCaSX

— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) May 29, 2021