Actor Fred Willard’s May 15 death was believed to be from natural causes, but his death certificate paints a clearer picture.According to the certificate, obtained by TMZ on Wednesday, May 3, the Modern Family star, who was 86 at the time of his passing, suffered a cardiac arrest.
The underlying causes are listed as myelodysplastic syndrome and coronary artery disease.At the time of his death, his daughter told The Hollywood Reporter that he passed “peacefully … He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end.
We loved him so very much! We will miss him forever.”Tributes from Willard’s former costars rolled in following the news.“Rest In Peace sweet @Fred_Willard.
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