Ed Asner dead: Pixar's Up and Mary Tyler Moore Show star dies 'peacefully' aged 91
dailystar.co.ukshowbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterActing legend Ed Asner has passed away 'peacefully' aged 91, surrounded by his family.The Mary Tyler Moore Star was the most awarded male performer in Emmy history, with credits in films including Christmas hit Elf - in which he played Santa Claus - and Pixar award-winner Up.He was also the star of TV spin-off Lou Grant, becoming one of the few actors to play the same character in both a comedy and a drama series.Ed also starred in iconic TV shows including Cobra Kai, American Dad!, SpongeBob SquarePants and The Good Wife.He died on Sunday morning, surrounded by family, who issued an emotional statement announcing the late actor's death.It read: "We are sorry to say.
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