Markie Post, Who Was Known For Her Role On ‘Night Court,’ Has Died At Age 70

Markie Post, who played the public defender in the 1980s sitcom "Night Court," has died at age 70 after a years-long battle with cancer.

Post was a longtime television regular who appeared in shows from “Cheers” to “Scrubs.” But she was best known for her seven-season run as the public defender on NBC’s “Night Court.”

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Post was a longtime television regular who appeared in shows from “Cheers” to “Scrubs.” But she was best known for her seven-season run as the public defender on NBC’s “Night Court.”