THE Office actor Mark York is dead at the age of 55 after he "passed of an illness." He was best known for playing Billy Merchant on the popular NBC sitcom.
According to TMZ, Mark passed away last week at Miami Valley Hospital in Ohio, however while his death is said to have come quick, an exact cause of death has not been confirmed.
Mark, who was a paraplegic since 1988 after he was involved an automobile accident, began his acting career with small TV roles, including a part in CSI: New York in 2004 as well as Fighting Words in 2007.
However, it was his incredible character on The Office that really reeled in fans, especially due to his fantastic comedy delivery.
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