Richard Moll, Beloved 'Night Court' Actor, Passes Away at 80.

Richard Moll, best known as Bull Shannon from "Night Court," passed away at the age of 80.

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He peacefully died on October 26 at his residence in Big Bear Lake, CA.

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Moll's towering 6'8" frame and memorable role as Bull Shannon endeared him to "Night Court" fans.

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After "Night Court," he continued his career with roles in movies like "Jingle All the Way" and "Scary Movie 2" and in TV series such as "Smallville."

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Moll was also recognized for his voice work, including the iconic character Two-Face in "Batman: The Animated Series."

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Beyond his acting career, Moll advocated for Alzheimer's Disease research, drawing from his personal experience with his father's struggle with the disease.

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