Martin Mull, a talented actor known for his roles in the cult classic film 'Clue' and the popular TV series 'Arrested Development', has passed away at the age of 80. His death has left a void in the entertainment industry, as he was widely respected for his versatility and comedic timing.
Mull's career spanned over five decades, during which he appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. He was known for his deadpan delivery and sharp wit, which made him a favorite among audiences and critics alike. His ability to effortlessly switch between comedy and drama set him apart from many of his peers.
Mull, who also starred in the 1985 comedy film Clue, died on Thursday at his home after a “valiant fight against a long illness”, his daughter, Maggie Mull, said on social media.
In a tribute on Instagram, Ms Mull wrote that her father “was known for excelling at every creative discipline imaginable and for doing Red Roof Inn commercials".
“He would find that joke funny,” she added. “He was never not funny.”
Mull’s first notable role was in 1976, playing Garth Gimble on the soap opera spoof Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, which led to two additional spin-off roles, including in the series Fernwood 2 Night.
 Fred Willard and co-wrote the 1985 Cinemax mockumentary The History of White People in America and its 1986 sequel. He also portrayed Colonel Mustard on the big screen in Clue (1985). More recently, he was one of the old guys on the Fox sitcom The Cool Kids and an acid-tripping attorney on Netflix’s The Ranch and recurred on ABC’s Not Dead Yet.
Mull found early success in 1970 when country music star Jane Morgan recorded his parody “A Girl Named Johnny Cash,” a riff on Cash’s “A Boy Named Sue.” It stuck around on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for five weeks.
The actor began his voiceover sideline with 1993’s “Family Dog,” an early series from Brad Bird in which he provided the lead voice.
Mull guested as himself on two episodes of Garry Shandling’s HBO series “The Larry Sanders Show” in 1992-93. He also had a supporting role in Robin Williams’ 1993 hit “Mrs. Doubtfire.”
Trained as a painter, Mull had practiced his art since the 1970s, and his work appeared both in group and solo exhibits. One of his paintings, After Dinner Drinks (2008), which is owned by Steve Martin, was used for the cover of “Love Has Come for You,” an album by Martin and Edie Brickell. 
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