Inside the life and tragic death
A Warm Presence
“Markie Post was one of those rare performers who didn’t just light up the screen—she warmed it.”
Her grace and sincerity made her memorable to generations of viewers, even in early reruns.
Career Highlights
She is best known as Christine Sullivan on Night Court (1985–1992),
appearing in 159 episodes and bringing “humor, warmth, and heart” to the sitcom.
She later delivered the same authenticity in roles like Barbara “Bunny” Fletcher on Chicago P.D.
Life Beyond the Screen
Markie Post died in 2021 at age 70 after “quietly battling cancer,”
continuing to work and refusing “to let illness define her life or spirit.”
Born in 1950, she was shaped by both science and art,
and began her career behind the scenes on game shows.
Enduring Legacy
Remembered as “a genuinely good person,” her legacy lives on through performances filled with warmth, laughter, and light.
