Stars From Designing Women You Didn't Know Died

Publish date: 2024-05-06

On "Designing Women," Meshach Taylor played Anthony Bouvier, a deliveryman who was initially intended to be a one-off role before he became one of the show's lead characters. Upon news of the show's cancellation, Taylor told the Los Angeles Times about its unique approach to comedy, explaining what made the series different from other shows on the air at the time. "I like comedy with an edge, humor that teaches and entertains, as opposed to just a lot of yuk, yuk, yuk. Punchline, one-liner, one-liner," he mused. "Satire is a sensory experience. You don't stumble on it, you develop it, look for ways to bring it out." 

One of the show's directors told People that Taylor had an especially good grasp on the show's particular brand of comedy. "Meshach is as strong as any of the women," David Steinberg said. "He never spills over into shtick — and he never misses a laugh line."

Taylor passed away in 2014 from cancer, per the Los Angeles Times. "It is with love and gratitude that we sorrowfully announce that our darling, amazingly brilliant and dynamic, Meshach, the incredible father, husband, son and friend has begun his grand transition," his family said in a statement, per CNN

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