Candice Bergen’s husband Marshall Rose died on Saturday at the age of 88, due to complications with Parkinson’s disease.

According to the the New York Times obituary, the husband of “Murphy Brown” star and “died peacefully at home in the early hours of February 15, surrounded by loved ones.”

A representative for Bergen, 78, confirmed the news to PEOPLE.

“Marshall’s proudest contribution was his 30-year tenure on the board of the New York Public Library,” it continued. “In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate a donation to the New York Public Library, an institution he loved so dearly. Any gifts given in his honor will be earmarked for adult literacy programs at branches across the five boroughs.”

Bergen was previously married to film director Louis Malle from 1980 until his death at age 63 from cancer in 1995.

Rose is survived by Bergen and her daughter Chloe, as well as his children Wendi and Andrew and several grandchildren.

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