The Tony- and Emmy-nominated star died last month, his son confirmed.
His son, John Kimbrough, confirmed the death toThe New York Times.
He later appeared in another acclaimed Sondheim musical,Sunday in the Park With George, in 1984.
Charles Kimbrough as Jim Dial on ‘Murphy Brown’.CBS via Getty
The hit CBS series ran for 10 seasons between 1988 and 1998.
Kimbrough reprised his character for a few episodes of the2018 reboot.
“Charlie is the most lovable, lanky, rubbery, sweet, adorable man,” English said.
He brought a credibility to the character.
We didn’t want a Ted Baxter version of this guy.
In addition to his son, Kimbrough is survived by his sister Linda and stepdaughter Holly Howland.
