American actor Corey Parker, best known for his roles in Will & Grace and Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning, died on March 5, 2026 , at the age of 60. His death was confirmed by family members, who said the actor passed away in Memphis, Tennessee , after battling cancer.
Corey Parker's cause of death
Corey Parker died following a battle with cancer, which had significantly worsened in the months before his passing. According to reports, he had been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer after doctors discovered the disease during a hip replacement surgery.
The illness later spread extensively through his body, reportedly affecting most of his bones and severely impacting his ability to speak, write, and function normally during the final stage of his life.
Family members shared that despite treatment attempts, the cancer progressed rapidly. Parker eventually died peacefully on March 5 in Memphis.
Corey Parker's career and legacy
Born on July 8, 1965, in New York City, Parker began acting at a young age and went on to build a long career in film and television.
He became widely known for:
Appearing as Josh, one of Grace's boyfriends, in the sitcom Will & Grace
Playing Pete in the horror film Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning
Starring in the 1990s sitcom Flying Blind
Beyond acting, Parker also worked extensively as an acting coach and mentor, helping train many performers and teaching at universities and acting studios.