Island actor Bill McFadden dies at 72

Bill McFadden,anIsland screen and stage actor, has died at the age of 72.

McFaddenwas alsoa preacher, a town crier and ran in the most recent race for Charlottetown mayor in 2018.

He was born in Germany, but was raised as an American before making the move to Canada.

His family saidhepassed away peacefully and comfortably, with loved ones close byat the Provincial Palliative Care Centre in Charlottetown.

"We're holding up OK.We're saddened by his passing, but celebrating the person that he was," said his son CorinMcFadden.

He always made people laugh. Corin McFadden

Billwas diagnosed with inoperable cancer, whichspread through his body and became terminal. He decided not to undergo treatment and instead chose to focuson quality over quantity.

In February, his family and friends held a large celebration of life for him in Charlottetown.

"There's a dozen children that call him dad. There's lots of theatre. He always made people laugh," Corin said.

"He found the good in people. He was so good all around."

While his family is grieving, his son told CBCthere remains"lots to be thankfulfor as well."

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