His death was announced by his wife Diana McCourt to The New York Times.
Other writing includes a history of the Irish ballad Danny Boy.
In all, McCourt appeared in 217 episodes of the 1975-1989 series.
Malachy McCourt (2011)John Lamparski/WireImage/Getty
Earl Hindman, Malachy McCourt, Helen Gallagher on St. Patrick’s Day 1983 episode of ‘Ryan’s Hope’Getty Images
