Comedian Louis Anderson passed away of cancer early Friday morning. He was only 68 years old.
The three-time Emmy-winning entertainer was a great friend to many and will be greatly missed.
Louie Anderson: ‘The Sweetest, Nicest Guy’
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Many celebrities took to Twitter to express their shock at Louie Anderon’s sudden passing.
Very sorry to hear about the passing of @LouieAnderson, living here in Las Vegas I got to meet him many times and even share the stage with him. He was the sweetest, nicest guy. Great comedian and a fantastic actor. pic.twitter.com/NlmyEmnShe
— John Di Domenico (@Johnnyd23) January 21, 2022
Actor Henry Winkler tweeted, “Louie Anderson : Your generosity of spirit will cover the world from above .. we are so lucky you were on earth for a moment , spreading your humor all over like bars of living gold .. Good Bye.”
Louie Anderson : Your generosity of spirit will cover the world from above .. we are so lucky you were on earth for a moment , spreading your humor all over like bars of living gold .. Good Bye
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) January 21, 2022
Comedian John Di Domenico tweeted, “Very sorry to hear about the passing of @LouieAnderson, living here in Las Vegas I got to meet him many times and even share the stage with him. He was the sweetest, nicest guy. Great comedian and a fantastic actor.”
Attention comedians and @TheComedyStore alumni’s I say this with a heavy heart just left the hospital in Las Vegas where Louie Anderson his sisters and close friend were kind enough to let me say my goodbyes he’s still with us but keep him in your prayers
— Pauly Shore (@PaulyShore) January 20, 2022
Comedian Pauly Shore tweeted, Attention comedians and @TheComedyStore alumni’s I say this with a heavy heart just left the hospital in Las Vegas where Louie Anderson his sisters and close friend were kind enough to let me say my goodbyes he’s still with us but keep him in your prayers.”
Baskets was such a phenomenal “second act” for Louie Anderson. I wish he’d gotten a third. RIP
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) January 21, 2022
Actor Michael McKean tweeted, “Baskets was such a phenomenal ‘second act’ for Louie Anderson. I wish he’d gotten a third. RIP.”
Comedian Jeff Ross Remembers Meat Loaf, Louie Anderson
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Many fans made mention how late comedians Betty White and Bob Saget also passed away in the last few weeks. Just yesterday, singer and actor Meat Loaf also passed away.
Comedian Jeff Ross tweeted, “When Meatloaf died Louie Anderson was like, ‘What’s the point of living?’ I loved them both.”
When Meatloaf died Louie Anderson was like, “What’s the point of living?” I loved them both.
— Jeff Ross (@realjeffreyross) January 21, 2022
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried tweeted, “This photo is very sad now. RIP Bob Saget and RIP Louie Anderson. Both good friends that will be missed.”
This photo is very sad now. RIP Bob Saget and RIP Louie Anderson. Both good friends that will be missed. pic.twitter.com/DLJ8Ntt7LN
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) January 21, 2022
Louie Anderson was a very dear friend and one of the people who very early in my career believed in me and would put me and a couple of other comics he loved up in a hotel in Vegas and pay us to open for him when we needed money. What a huge loss. Rest in peace my friend. https://t.co/G0J32twR0A
— Travon Free (@Travon) January 21, 2022
Director Travon Free tweeted, “Louie Anderson was a very dear friend and one of the people who very early in my career believed in me and would put me and a couple of other comics he loved up in a hotel in Vegas and pay us to open for him when we needed money. What a huge loss. Rest in peace my friend.”
Oh Louie, this is sad. We laughed so hard in the studio when we brought our show to Vegas. I love this picture of us from 8 years and 70 lbs ago. Rest In Peace. #LouieAnderson pic.twitter.com/RIb1hSKled
— Tim Tyrrell (@TimTyrrellNY) January 21, 2022
Author Tim Tyrrell tweeted, “Oh Louie, this is sad. We laughed so hard in the studio when we brought our show to Vegas. I love this picture of us from 8 years and 70 lbs ago. Rest In Peace. #LouieAnderson”
George Wallace tweeted, “Heaven has a hell of an open mic night goin’ right about now. Everybody gets the light. You’ll be missed. Louie. What an awesome friend. One in a million. Also pictured, the very much alive @kathleenmadigan, who has promised not to die this year.”
Heaven has a hell of an open mic night goin’ right about now. Everybody gets the light. You’ll be missed. Louie. What an awesome friend. One in a million. Also pictured, the very much alive @kathleenmadigan, who has promised not to die this year. https://t.co/YkW4BSel38 pic.twitter.com/BlkHv5wuLl
— George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace) January 21, 2022
Fingers crossed!