Actor Joe Marinelli, who starred in Santa Barbara, has died at the age of 68.

Actor from the TV series "Santa Barbara" Joseph Marinelli died at the age of 68. This was reported on June 25 by The Hollywood Reporter magazine with reference to his wife.

"Marinelli passed away on Sunday (June 22. - Ed.) in Burbank after a battle with stomach cancer," says the publication of the magazine.

The actor was born on January 21, 1957 in Connecticut, USA. He gained wide popularity thanks to the role of mafia Bunny Tagliatti in the soap opera Santa Barbara. In addition, Marinelli has played roles in more than 50 projects, including "Dr. House", "Desperate Housewives", "Hunter" and many others.