Comedian and actor Louie Anderson has died at age 68.
Anderson died in Las Vegas Friday morning, days after he announced he was being hospitalized to treat blood cancer.
Anderson had been diagnosed with Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), his representative told Good Morning America.
Throughout his 30-year comedy career, Anderson performed on “The Tonight Show,”
Also, starred in “Coming to America,”
He won an Emmy in 2016 for his role on the FX comedy “Baskets” and was nominated for the award two more times.
Anderson did stand-up comedy specials, made more late night talk show appearances.
He later landed roles in classics like 1986’s “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and 1988’s “Coming to America.”
In 1995 he created and starred in the hit Fox animated series “Life with Louie.”
It led to two daytime Emmy award wins.
From 1999-2002 he was the host of “Family Feud.”
Louie Anderson funeral: Date, time, venue, service, obituary poster
The family is still mourning the demise of their beloved.
At the right time, they will communicate the funeral details to the general public.
