Louie Anderson battling cancer, 'resting comfortably' after being hospitalized, rep says

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Louie Anderson is in the hospital and is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. The "Baskets" star, 68, is said to be "resting comfortably" in a Las Vegas hospital, his publicist Glenn Schwartz revealed on Tuesday.

The "Coming to America" actor and comedian was diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Schwartz told The Associated Press Tuesday.

Reps for Anderson did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment. Louie Anderson is in the hospital and is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic) In 2016, Anderson won an Emmy for best supporting actor for his unlikely role in the comedy "Baskets" as Christine Baskets, mom to twin sons played by Zach Galifianakis.

Anderson received three consecutive Emmy nods for his performance. He's been a familiar face elsewhere on TV, including as host of a revival of the game show "Family Feud" from 1999 to 2002, and on comedy specials and in frequent late-night talk show appearances.