Overview

• Marinelli died on June 22 in Burbank at 68 after battling stomach cancer, his wife Jean Marinelli told The Hollywood Reporter.
• He rose to prominence as cross-dressing mobster Bunny Tagliatti on NBC’s Santa Barbara (1988–1990) and later portrayed Joseph Sorel on ABC’s General Hospital (1999–2001).
• In recent years, the actor recurred in 22 episodes of Apple TV+’s The Morning Show as UBA director Donny Spagnoli.
• Across a five-decade career, Marinelli amassed more than 50 screen credits, including guest roles on ER, The West Wing and Castle, and a supporting turn in Alexander Payne’s Sideways.
• He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jean, and sons Vincent and David, and colleagues paid tribute to his unwavering spirit and generosity.