#William Lucking, Sons Of Anarchy Star, Has Died At 80

William Lucking was born on June 17, 1941, in Vicksburg, Michigan before his family moved to California in the 1950s. Lucking graduated from UCLA with a degree in literature before studying theater at the prestigious Pasadena Playhouse. He made his onscreen debut on an episode of the show “Ironside,” and began a run of guest roles on popular television shows like “Mission: Impossible,” “The Virginian,” “The Partridge Family,” and “Bonanza.” The character actor also found prosperity throughout his life with roles on shows like “Kojak,” “Gunsmoke,” “M*A*S*H*,” “CHiPs,” and “The Waltons.” A trained theater performer, in 1986, Lucking co-founded the Santa Paula Theater Center with fellow actor and Michigan native, Dana Elcar.

Lucking’s biggest success came from Kurt Sutter’s biker drama, “Sons of Anarchy,” as Piney Winston. As one of the founding members of the historic motorcycle club, Piney served as a rough protector, dedicating his life to the motorcycle club even after the character’s emphysema diagnosis. Lucking appeared in almost 50 episodes until the character was murdered in season 4.

Lucking was preceded in death by his first wife, Mimi Lucking, who passed away from cancer in 1996, and is survived by his wife of 25 years, former costume designer Sigrid Insull Lucking, his daughters Marjet Lucking and Juliana Ryan, and granddaughters Quinlan and Lillian.