Comedy star Louie Anderson dies aged 68

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Louie Anderson has died aged 68. The award-winning star passed away at a hospital in Las Vegas on Friday (21. 01. 22), after experiencing complications from cancer.

The comedian was hospitalised earlier this week, when Glenn Schwartz, his representative, confirmed that he was being treated for Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

He said in a statement at the time: "Iconic comedian Louie Anderson is currently in a Las Vegas hospital being treated for DLBCL Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer.

He is resting comfortably. " The actor won an Emmy in 2016 for his role as Christine Baskets in the FX TV series 'Baskets'. In the show, Anderson played the mother to twins played by Zach Galifianakis, and he actually received three consecutive Emmy nods for his role in the series.