Mark Dobies, known for his performances in One Life to Live and Guiding Light, has passed away at the age of 65.

According to a local obituary, Dobies died on March 11 in Dunellen, New Jersey at the age of 65, although his cause of death was not revealed. He is described as “a loving father, accomplished athlete and talented actor” who “lived a life full of passion, perseverance and love.”

Born on April 3, 1959, in Philadelphia, PA, Dobies was a football player-turned-actor. In 1997, he landed his first onscreen role on the drama series Fame L.A. In 2000, he booked a job on CBS’ Guiding Light playing Noah Chase.

Then, in 2003, he took on the role of District Attorney Daniel Colson on ABC’s One Life to Live until 2005.