Herb Edelman
Herb Edelman (5 November 1933 – 21 July 1996) was an American actor who was noted for playing Dorothy's loser ex-husband Stanley Zbornak on The Golden Girls. He was twice-nominated for an Emmy for his work on the show.
Edelman had an extensive television career that spanned three decades (even appearing on the 70s sitcom Maude, his future co-star Bea Arthur's show). He was married to soap opera actress Louise Sorel from 1964-1970.
Edelman passed away July 21, 1996, from emphysema, in Woodland Hills, California.