SANTA MONICA - David Birney, who starred with his future wife Meredith Baxter on the CBS sitcom Bridget Loves Bernie, has died.

The sit-com was a ratings hit that was canceled after one season.

Birney died on Friday at his home in Santa Monica from Alzheimer’s disease, the New York Times reported, citing Michele Roberge, who said she was his life partner.

Birney was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2017. He was 83.

Story Date: May 8, 2022