Christine Baskets: Last News

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.

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

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.

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.

Louie Anderson has died.

Comedian, game show host and three-time Emmy winner Louie Anderson has died at the age of 68.

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.