His June 6 death was confirmed by New YorksPrimary StagesOffBroadwaytheater company.
The actress was nominated for a Tony for her performance in the comedy.
Hardys final Broadway credit was 1979sRomantic Comedystarring Anthony Perkins and, in her Broadway debut, Mia Farrow.
Joseph Hardy in 2007Getty
He directed and executive produced theheadline making1970s teen dramaJames at 15(later retitledJames at 16).
After leavingGeneral Hospital,Hardy spent much of the 1990s living and working in France.
He is survived by sister Caroline Rackley of New Mexico.
He requested that no service or memorial be held.
