Melissa Joan Hart Remembers ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ Costar Martin Mull ArticlePure

Melissa Joan Hart is paying tribute to her former Sabrina the Teenage Witch costar and friend, Martin Mull.

Mull’s daughter, Maggie Mull, announced the news of the actor’s death in a touching Instagram post on Friday, June 28. He was 80.

Hart, 48, later reflected on her memories with Mull via Instagram. He appeared in over 70 episodes of the Hart-led sitcom as Principal Willard Kraft from 1997 to 2000.

Looking back at their off-camera bond, Hart posted a throwback photo of her and Mull posing in costume together on set.

“Rest in Peace my friend. The incredible #MartinMull (Principal Kraft) has left us for his eternal rest,” she began in the caption, adding, “I have such fond memories of working with him and being in awe of his huge body of work which before #SabrinaTheTeemageWitch included #Roseanne and #MrMom as the projects I knew him from.”

She saluted Mull for his appearances on “huge shows as well as features and animation” following his time on Sabrina.

Mull also appeared and starred in shows such as Two and a Half Men, Arrested Development, The Ranch and The Cool Kids. He earned an Emmy nomination for his guest role on Veep in 2016. His film credits include Clue, Far Out Man and Mrs. Doubtfire. Most recently, he had guest appearances in Not Dead Yet, Grace and Frankie and The Afterparty.

In her Instagram tribute, Hart shared how Mull explained why he took so many roles.

“He once told me that he takes every job he’s offered just in case the train comes to an end, which in this business tends to halt quickly,” wrote Hart. “He was an artist who liked to paint and build things with his hands, a musician and a wonderful man who i am better for knowing. ”

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The actress ended by stating that the world is better thanks to Mull.

“He will be missed but this world has benefited from his being here,” she wrote. “My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I will continue to cherish the Martin Mull art work hanging in my home!”