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Louie Anderson, comedian and ‘Baskets’ star, dies at 68

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Louie Anderson portrayed Christine Baskets in the FX series “Baskets.” Photo: Ben Cohen/FX Emmy award winning comedian Louie Anderson, who starred as Zach Galifianakis’ mother in the FX series “Baskets,” has died.

He was 68. Earlier this week, Anderson was reported to be undergoing treatment for lymphoma in a Las Vegas hospital. Louie Anderson died Friday in Las Vegas, his publicist, Glenn Schwartz, told Deadline.

Anderson has earned three Emmy nominations including a 2016 win for his performance opposite Galifianakis in “Baskets.” Anderson played Christine Baskets, the mother of twin sons played by Galifianakis.

The dark comedy-drama premiered Jan. 21, 2016, and was co-created by Louis C.K., Zach Galifianakis and Jonathan Krisel; who also was the showrunner and director.

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