James Mitchell, best known for his role as ruthless tycoon Palmer Cortland on the long-running ABC soap All My Children, passed away on Friday. He was 89.
The actor had been suffering from a chronic obstructive pulmonary ailment for several years and died at Los Angeles’s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after a bout against pneumonia. Mitchell played the role which made him a household name for almost three decades, and his stint on the popular soap opera is still remembered by many TV viewers. In fact, Mitchell played the mean-spirited Cortland in over 300 episodes, starting from the year 1979. He continued with the show until his retirement in 2008.
James Mitchell is survived by his partner Albert Wolsky.