A stand-up comedian, game-show host and Emmy winner has passed away.
Louie Anderson, who made his television debut in 1984 on Johnny Carson`s “The Tonight Show“, and later served as host of “Family Feud“, died Friday following complications stemming from a battle with cancer, specifically a type of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
He was 68.
In 2016, Anderson won an Emmy for his portrayal of Christine Baskets on FX`s comedy series Baskets, also starring Zack Galafianakis.
Other appearances included Eddie Murphy`s Coming to America and its 2021 sequel, as well as the sitcom Young Sheldon.
Anderson’s death comes more than a week after his friend, Bob Saget, was found dead in an Orlando hotel room on January 9th.
This photo is very sad now. RIP Bob Saget and RIP Louie Anderson. Both good friends that will be missed. pic.twitter.com/DLJ8Ntt7LN
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) January 21, 2022
