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.
He was a bestselling author, star of his own standup specials and sitcoms.”An inspirational figure in the comedy world, Anderston started his career writing material for stand-up legend Henny Youngman before breaking out on his own in 1984, when he appeared on Johnny Carson’s The Tonight Show.
He was a familiar face elsewhere on TV, too, going on to host the revival of popular game show Family Feud between 1999 to 2002.
Anderson’s childhood would go on to serve as the inspiration for popular animated series Life With Louie, as well as the sitcom The Louie Show.
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