TMZ<\/a>.<\/p>\nIt remains unclear as to what type of cancer he was diagnosed with at this time.<\/p>\n
Fans may remember Corey for his recurring role as Josh on Will and Grace. He starred for five episodes on the sitcom as a boyfriend to Grace (Debra Messing).<\/p>\n
His additional credits include Biloxi Blues, White Palace, Love Boat: The Next Wave, Nashville, and Blue Skies.<\/p>\n
The actor became a recognisable face in Hollywood during the 1980s after he landed the role of Pete in Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning.<\/p>\n
He went on to star alongside Kim Basinger in the 1986 romantic drama 9 1\/2 Weeks.<\/p>\n
In 1992, Corey became one of the starring actors in the short-lived sitcom, Flying Blind. <\/p>\n
He played recent college grad Neil Barash, who strikes up a relationship with his free spirit girlfriend Alicia (played by T\u00e9a Leoni).<\/p>\n
The series featured appearances from a slate of star-studded guests including Lisa Kudrow, Peter Boyle, Andy Dick and Noah Emmerich. It ran for one season.<\/p>\n
In more recent years, Corey transitioned to working behind-the-scenes as an acting coach.<\/p>\n
His coaching credits include a 2022 stint on Disney+\u2019s Ms. Marvel and eight episodes of work on Sun Records in 2017.<\/p>\n
Corey hailed from an acting family. His mother, Rocky Parker, was an actress and director with credits that included In the Mood, Happy Together, and Can\u2019t Buy Me Love.<\/p>\n
After together working on the 1987 film, Rocky went on to marry actor Patrick Dempsey \u2013 who was 26 years her junior. She died in April 2014.<\/p>\n
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