John Mahoney, known for his role as the cranky father Martin Crane 9! “FRAISER” has died. He was 77.

For 11-years, Mahoney played the patriarch to sons Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce).

Mahoney died February 4, while in hospice care. No further details on his death have been revealed.

Mahoney’s recent television appearances included a recurring role playing Betty White’s beau on “Hot in Cleveland,” and a guest appearance on “Foyle’s War.”