Stock Groups

Emmy-winning actor Louie Anderson dead at age 68 -Breaking

by Mike Robinson

[ad_1]

2/2
© Reuters. FILEPHOTO: Louie Anderson, actor, poses behindstage holding his award as Best Supporting Artist in a Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards Los Angeles. This was September 18th, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzu

2/2

(Reuters) –Louie Anderson, a comedian and show-host, was killed on Friday following a lengthy battle with cancer. Anderson was 68 years old.

Glenn Schwartz, the publicist for the entertainment magazine, stated that Baskets’ star died in Las Vegas. The comedian was there to treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Anderson received three Primetime Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Supporting Actor in Comedy Series. He won the 2016 award for his role in Christine Baskets’ comedy series on FX.

Two Daytime Emmys were also awarded to him for his outstanding performance in animated programming for Life with Louie, which aired on Fox from 1997 through 1998.

Saint Paul native, Minnesotan, was previously a counselor for children with special needs. In 1981, he took first place at the Midwest Comedy Competition. Deadline reports that he also won first place.

Anderson was a star in Eddie Murphy’s hit 1988 movie “Coming to America.” From 1999 to 2002, Anderson was the host of “Family Feud” and has appeared in numerous situation comedies during his career.

Anderson wrote several books, including “Good­bye Jumbo … Hello Cruel World,” a self-help book for people struggling with self-esteem issues.

Disclaimer: Fusion MediaThis website does not provide accurate and current data. CFDs include stocks, indexes and futures. Prices are provided not by the exchanges. Market makers provide them. Therefore, prices can be inaccurate and differ from actual market prices. These prices should not be used for trading. Fusion Media is not responsible for trading losses that may be incurred as a consequence of the use of this data.

Fusion MediaFusion Media or any other person involved in the website will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on this information, including charts, buy/sell signals, and data. You should be aware of all the potential risks and expenses associated with trading in the financial market. It is among the most dangerous investment types.

[ad_2]