Overview
- Parker died Thursday, March 5, in Memphis; his aunt confirmed the news to TMZ, and his representative also confirmed it to People.
- GoFundMe updates described a stage 4 metastatic adenocarcinoma discovered after a 2025 hip surgery, with a November post saying 90% of his bones were affected.
- In a February 17 message, Parker called his illness terminal and said his family was preparing their home for hospice care.
- He was known for a recurring role as Josh on Will & Grace, with earlier credits including Friday the 13th Part V and the sitcom Flying Blind.
- In later years he worked as an acting coach on Sun Records and Ms. Marvel and taught at Duke, Rhodes and the University of Memphis, as colleagues and his sister Noelle offered tributes.