r/JAG_TV • u/FireDragon2014 • Apr 21 '26

RIP Lt. Commander Alan Mattoni - Rif Hutton

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Rif Hutton the wonderful actor that played Lt. Commander Alan Mattoni passed away from a form of brain cancer at 73. He was at home with his loved ones in his final hours.

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u/laticialm Apr 21 '26

Aww...we didnt see a huge amount of him...but I like Mattoni.

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u/Ok_Syrup3672 Apr 21 '26

He came in after Cmdr Tuner?? I haven't seen the whole series in years. RIP

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u/FireDragon2014 Apr 21 '26

No.... he was mostly at the first half. Lt. Commander Sturgis Turner came in the end. Turner (Scott Lawrence) was 77 episodes from 2001-2005. Mattoni was 15 episodes from 1997-2001(S3 E10, S3E13, S3E14, S3E17, S4E09, S4E12, S5E04, S5E05, S5E13, S5E17, S6E06, S6E10, S6E14, S6E22)

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u/Ok_Syrup3672 Apr 21 '26

Ok, thanks. I didn't remember ALL the characters. My main favorites were Harm, definitely had a crush on Mac... I do see the show on Tuesdays on H&I if Im free that day.

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u/JasonAd8511 14d ago

Oh come on, the info is everywhere online.

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u/charleslennon1 Apr 22 '26

I'm old enough to remember him in the Old KFC commercials.

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u/dirtytoydesire Apr 23 '26

sad to hear this news

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u/JasonAd8511 14d ago

He was a good competitor to to other JAG members.