Meet Corey Parker’s Wife, Angela, Do They Have Children? All About Actor’s Family Amid His Death

Corey Parker, known for his roles in Will & Grace, Friday the 13th and Biloxi Blues, passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 60. He succumbed to a fatal ailment in Memphis, Tennessee, after a brave fight against it. The actor’s family confirmed the tragic incident of his demise as reported by media outlets like PEOPLE. Corey was a respected figure in the acting community, not only for his screen performances but also for his coaching of aspiring actors. As his loved ones share their condolences, an interest has been sparked in his family. Here’s all about his two marriages, children and parents.

Who is Corey Parker’s wife, Angela Parker? All about their marriage and kid

Actor, Corey Parker’s wife, Angela Parker (maiden name Angela Denise Douglas), stayed by his side until his death. She largely stayed away from the spotlight and didn’t even have a public social media account. Despite being married to a veteran star like Corey, Angela enjoyed a private life and supported her husband from behind the scenes. She and Corey spent over three decades together, and their enduring bond is evident from the duration of their marriage. The couple tied the knot on July 8, 1995, and they have one child together, according to The Economic Times.

Angela and Corey kept their child and marriage private, just like the details of their dating. The only information available about the couple is that they remained married until Corey Parker’s death on March 5, 2026, at the age of 60. Corey Parker found Angela Parker after his failed first marriage. While going through the heartbreak of divorce from his first wife, Linda Kerridge, Corey found love once again in Angela. The Will & Grace actor was married to Linda Kerridge for four years, from April 1989 until their divorce in 1992, and the couple had one child together, according to the same ET report. Details of both the kids from Corey’s two marriages are not publicly available.

Meet Corey Parker’s biological parents and famous stepfather

Corey Parker (born as Corey Parker Haas) on July 8, 1965, in New York City, was the son of actress, Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Natalie Parker and John David Haas. John was the second husband of Corey’s mother. He has stated in interviews that his father died when he was a child, which led him and his brother to navigate the acting world under their mother’s guidance. She reportedly began taking him to auditions when he was just four years old. Encouraged by Rochelle Parker, the Friday the 13th star began working as an actor at age five, according to his IMDb page.

Corey’s mother used her experience as an actress and model to guide him in his career. Besides his mother, he also had a stepdad from the entertainment industry. Corey Parker was briefly the stepson of Grey’s Anatomy actor, Patrick Dempsey. Patrick married Corey’s mother, Rocky, in 1987 when he was 21 and she was 47. Interestingly, Patrick is one year younger than Corey. The 26-year age gap between Rocky and Patrick shocked fans. The former couple remained married for about seven years before divorcing in 1994. Corey’s mom reportedly died in 2014, about 12 years before his passing.

What caused Corey Parker’s death?

Corey Parker passed away following a brave fight against terminal cancer, as reported by several media outlets like PEOPLE. While the actor’s family, including his sister, Noelle and aunt, Emily Parker, confirmed his passing in Memphis, Tennessee, the specific type of cancer he was diagnosed with was not mentioned in the statement. However, before his death, a GoFundMe campaign was launched by his students and friends to support him after learning he had advanced-stage 4 metastatic cancer. As per the fundraising page, the actor discovered the cancer after he underwent hip replacement surgery.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to Corey Parker’s family as they deal with her loss.

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