Actor Morgan Stevens, who played Nick Diamond on the show “Melrose Place,” died on Wednesday at his home. He was 70.
According to a TMZ source, Stevens hadn’t been seen or heard from in a few days.
A neighbor called authorities to do a wellness check, the insider said, Authorities confirmed to TMZ that the TV star was found in his kitchen where he was pronounced dead.
Police suspect no foul play and he most likely died of natural causes.
Stevens had many guest spots across television. Aside from working on the Aaron Spelling drama, he he also appeared on the show “Fame.” He played teacher David Reardon for two seasons.
He also appeared on the historical drama, “The Waltons,” as well as their three reunion movies.
His other work included spots on “A Year in the Life,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “One Day at a Time,” “Murder One” and “Walker, Texas Ranger.” The latter, in 1999, was his his last on-screen appearance.
Stevens was arrested for an alleged DUI in the 1990s where he claimed that he was a victim of police brutality. He was waiting in a jail cell for an hour and half when he refused to give back a shirt that he was handed. Two police officers then allegedly kicked and beat him several times.
He suffered a broken nose, a fractured cheek, a dislocated jaw and nerve damage. Following the ordeal, he sued and an out-of-court settlement was reached.
Stevens was born in 1951 in Knoxville, Tennessee.