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27th March 2020
09:03am GMT

"Mark Blum understood that all performers working in this industry share the same employers and that our strength depends on our unity. He was a visionary. Mark will be deeply missed, and our hearts go out to his wife, Janet Zarish, his friends and all of his loved ones".
Vice President Rebecca Damon also expressed her sadness at Mark's passing. She said that he "always spoke the truth" and had a clear perception of complex situations.SAG-AFTRA Remembers Former National Board Member Mark Blum https://t.co/hPmRFIYsqz pic.twitter.com/gBOa3UOIEO
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) March 27, 2020
Madonna too paid tribute to her Desperately Seeking Susan co-star, describing him as a "remarkable human".It is with such deep sorrow that I’m writing to share the news that our friend and former board member Mark Blum has passed away as a result of complications from the coronavirus. Mark was a dedicated Screen Actors Guild and SAG-AFTRA board member serving from 2007-2013, pic.twitter.com/aA3yPfOwh7
— Rebecca Damon (@RebeccaDamonNYC) March 26, 2020
I Want to Acknowledge the Passing of a remarkable Human, fellow actor and friend Mark Blum, who succumbed to Coronavirus. This is really tragic and my heart goes out to him, his family and his loved ones. I remember him as funny warm, loving and... https://t.co/ipPj0eChmI pic.twitter.com/k3BgKZRRa9
— Madonna (@Madonna) March 26, 2020