Louie Anderson, Comedian and Emmy Winner, Dead at 68

Jonathan Krisel Jonathan Krisel was executive producer of “Baskets,” starring Louie Anderson, which aired on FX from 2016-19. Anderson, who died at age 68 on Jan. 21, won an Emmy for his performance as Christine on the show, which also starred Zach Galifianakis.

the pain that was losing Betty White just shy of her 100th birthday and, now, the comedy world has lost another great in Louie Anderson. Celebrities who have worked and/or had experiences with him have shared touching tributes to the talented comedian following his death at the age of 68 last week. Now, Anderson’s Baskets co-star, Zach Galifianakis, has shared some loving words of his own for his departed friend.

Carl Kurlander, who went from being director Joel Schumacher’s assistant to writing St. Elmo’s fire with him, wrote a look back on that film for Deadline as well as a tribute when the director passed away., Kurlander today shares memories about Louie Anderson, the comic and actor who died last Friday in Las Vegas at age 68. Kurlander co-authored The F Word: How to Survive Your Family with Louie Anderson and was a consultant on his The Louie Show on CBS. His other credits include St Elmo’s Fire, he has been a senior lecturer at the U of Pittsburgh and producer of Chasing Covid and other titles. Here he discusses the empathy Anderson showed to most everyone around him, and many career breaks he provided, actions informed by the slights and hardships he faced in his own life.  

Zach Galifianakis is opening up about the loss of Louie Anderson.In a statement to ET, the 52-year-old actor said he'll remember the late comic as «pure.» «His essence triggered child-like euphoria when he was around,» Galifianakis continued. «He was caring and tender. And you learn that his tenderness was born out of pain.

Bryan Cranston has hailed Louie Anderson as an "expert in the craft of comedy". The actor passed away on Friday (21. 01.

Louie Anderson has died aged 68. The award-winning star passed away at a hospital in Las Vegas on Friday (21. 01.

Emmy for his role in comedy TV series Baskets had been receiving treatment for diffuse large B cell lymphoma at a hospital in Las Vegas. A statement from his representative said: “Iconic comedian Louie Anderson passed away peacefully on Friday morning January 21 in Las Vegas at age 68. “He is survived by his two sisters, Lisa and Shanna Anderson.

Louie Anderson. Anderson died of complications from cancer, the comedian's rep confirmed to ET on Friday.

Gilbert Gottfried shared a tribute to his late friends, Bob Saget and Louie Anderson, to his Twitter account on Friday.The 66-year-old comedian posted a photo of himself spending time with the comedians at an event where the Full House star was seen taking a selfie with his fellow comics.The Aladdin voice actor also wrote a short message in his post's caption that read: 'This photo is very sad now. RIP Bob Saget and RIP Louie Anderson.

Louie Anderson portrayed Christine Baskets in the FX series “Baskets.” Photo: Ben Cohen/FX

Celebrities are paying tribute to the late comedian Louie Anderson on social media. Anderson died at a hospital in Las Vegas due to complications from cancer, his longtime publicist Glenn Schwartz revealed on Friday.The comedian's death comes days after Schwartz broke the news that Anderson was battling a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Comedian Pauly Shore shared a tweet Thursday night about how Anderson's family let him "say [his] goodbyes." "Attention comedians and @TheComedyStore alumni’s I say this with a heavy heart just left the hospital in Las Vegas where Louie Anderson his sisters and close friend were kind enough to let me say my goodbyes he’s still with us but keep him in your prayers." Celebrities paid tribute to comedian Louie Anderson on Friday after his publicist confirmed he had passed away.

died peacefully Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, following complications from cancer, his rep confirmed to ET.Henry Winkler, George Wallace, Howie Mandel, Marc Maron, Gilbert Gottfried and Jeff Ross are just some of Anderson's many friends and colleagues whose tributes started pouring in following the devastating news. FX, the network that aired Anderson's dramedy,, for four seasons, also released a statement expressing their deepest sympathies to Anderson's loved ones and everyone lucky enough to have known him.«We are so deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Louie Anderson,» the statement read. «For four wonderful seasons, Louie graced us and fans of  with a bravura performance as Christine Baskets, for which he deservedly was recognized by his peers with the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.»«It was a risky role for him and he embraced it with a fearlessness and joy that demonstrated his brilliance as an artist,» the statement continued.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeMany of us first saw Louie Anderson on screen as a flower delivery man in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” a cameo role that comes late in the 1986 movie. But the first time he made an impression on me was in the late 1980s, when Anderson would fill in for Joan Rivers on her short-lived Fox talker “The Late Show.”He was funny, he was engaging and brought a real personality and humanity when he would show up to guest host.

Fans have paid tribute to comedian Louie Anderson, who has died at the age of 68 after being diagnosed with cancer.The Emmy Award-winning US entertainer died on Friday morning in Las Vegas, having been admitted to hospital for treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system.His reps confirmed the news on Friday, writing that the ‘iconic comedian… passed away peacefully’ after his battle with the disease.The iconic entertainer was best known for his stand-up routines, comedy films and roles in hysterical sitcoms including Baskets, where he starred alongside Zach Galifianakis.Fans and major figures in the comedy and acting worlds have since been paying tribute to the comedian and lamenting the hole his loss will leave in the industry.Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis recalled how Louie was ‘as gracious and kind as you were funny,’ urging him to ‘rest well’.‘Keep ’em laughing in Heaven’.Fellow comedian and former Saturday Night Live star Michael McKean referenced Louie’s role in the FX sitcom, and said Baskets was ‘such a phenomenal “second act” for Louie Anderson. I wish he’d gotten a third.

Louie Anderson, who lost his battle with cancer at 68, played Maurice, the aspiring assistant manager of McDowell’s who enthusiastically worked his way up the ladder by learning the finer points of fast food.“Hey, I started out mopping the floor just like you guys,” Maurice told Prince Akeem and Semmi (played by Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall). “But now . .

The death of Louie Anderson on Friday (Jan. 21) sent shockwaves throughout the comedy world. The Baskets star and standup comedy icon reportedly passed away while receiving treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a diagnosis he announced just days before. While many had hoped that Louie, 68, would beat cancer, such was not the case, which left many of his peers devastated. “No words!” tweeted DL Hughley. “RIP Louie!! One of my all-time favorites.” “RIP Louie Anderson! You were as gracious and kind as you were funny. Rest well!! Keep ’em laughing in Heaven,” tweeted Viola Davis.

Louise Anderson has tragically died in hospital in Las Vegas after suffering complications from cancer, according to Glenn Schwartz, his longtime publicist.Schwartz had previously confirmed that Anderson had a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.It has not been confirmed when the star was diagnosed with this aggressive form of cancer.Anderson has acted in huge Hollywood films, including Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Coming To America.He won an Emmy in 2016 for his role in comedy-drama series Baskets, and received three consecutive Emmy nods for his performance.The comedian also won the Best Supporting Actor award for his portrayal of Christine Baskets, mother to twins who were both played by Zach Galifianakis.Anderson also toured regularly as a stand-up comedian.His rep said of the late star: “Born in St Paul Minnesota, the three­-time Emmy Award winner was one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics.“His career spanned more than 40 years.

Refresh for updates… Louie Anderson, the longtime comedian and actor who died of cancer this morning, is being remembered today by colleagues as a generous friend and groundbreaking comic.

Ethan Shanfeld After news broke that “Baskets” star Louie Anderson died Friday morning, celebrities took to social media to mourn the loss of the Emmy-winning comedian. Anderson, who started the 1990s cartoon series “Life With Louie” and appeared in “Coming to America” and “Search Party,” was also a Las Vegas comedy staple, with his stand-up show “Louie: Larger Than Life” running from 2003 to 2012.Michael McKean took to Twitter to honor Anderson and his work in “Baskets” alongside Zach Galifianakis. “Baskets was such a phenomenal “second act” for Louie Anderson,” McKean wrote.

Louie Anderson has died at age of 68 after battling blood cancer.The comedian is said to have passed away in Las Vegas on Friday morning, his publicistconfirmed.Anderson had entered hospital earlier this week for treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer.There is no indication yet as to when Anderson was diagnosed with his health struggles. Louie Anderson has died at 68, after it was revealed he was battling cancer (Pic, 2018)His longtime publicist Glenn Schwartz first confirmed the news to Deadline.The news comes after his friend, comedy actor Pauly Shore, said yesterday that he was saying his goodbyes to Anderson.

Louie Anderson was a comedian and actor who starred in “Baskets” and created the cartoon series “Life With Louie.”This is a breaking news story. We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available.