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17. During the 1976 Democratic Convention TV coverage, he appeared in a clever bit about the party.

Sun Aug 29, 2021, 01:54 PM

Aug 2021

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In his performance, he did us Democrats proud.

Also, I recall watching those awards shows in his heyday when was winning Emmys and Globes year after year. He livened up the ceremonies every time.

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Ed Asner, legendary actor, activist and philanthropist, passed away peacefully Sunday morning [View all] ZonkerHarris Aug 2021 OP

...Actor killed by internet death hoax babylonsister Aug 2021 #1

I'm Going With Alive ProfessorGAC Aug 2021 #4

Me, too. I googled, and no one else is reporting this. nt babylonsister Aug 2021 #10

and you were wrong. ZonkerHarris Aug 2021 #21

Yes, I was. You were on top of it. babylonsister Aug 2021 #62

Variety is reporting it & said his publicist confirmed his death. catbyte Aug 2021 #15

Afraid not... tenderfoot Aug 2021 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Trailrider1951 Aug 2021 #2

The answer to so many crossword clues berniesandersmittens Aug 2021 #3

Oh no renate Aug 2021 #5

Great actor, great guy, R.I.P yaesu Aug 2021 #6

A great actor, a great Democrat whathehell Aug 2021 #73

Grace and Frankie efhmc Aug 2021 #7

Yes! Did what he loved right up to the end. sarchasm Aug 2021 #40

RIP LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #8

Geee it's nice to see that pic. We will miss you, Ed! ❤️ BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2021 #80

So sorry Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2021 #9

His Twitter avatar is Carl wearing a mask. RIP, Ed. LonePirate Aug 2021 #11

That's so cute! I love it. ShazzieB Aug 2021 #61

Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Abraham Lincoln. Treefrog Aug 2021 #12

That may be true, but his publicist confirmed it. catbyte Aug 2021 #18

Wherever he is, he's laughing! Treefrog Aug 2021 #19

The "Lou Grant" series was one of the best dramas ever on television. Yes, he really died today. PSPS Aug 2021 #13

very sad -- and touching. thanks for posting nt orleans Aug 2021 #20

I feel gutted by every loss of those I grew up watching. AngryOldDem Aug 2021 #27

Yep. Sure was. I loved that show. calimary Aug 2021 #67

Indeed. But there's more Fritz Walter Aug 2021 #51

From his twitter acct 🕯️ irisblue Aug 2021 #14

During the 1976 Democratic Convention TV coverage, he appeared in a clever bit about the party. John1956PA Aug 2021 #17

Oh Mr. Grant Botany Aug 2021 #22

Blast from the past. paleotn Aug 2021 #57

Thank you. That was the first thing that I thought of. niyad Aug 2021 #63

That's really sad FoxNewsSucks Aug 2021 #23

What an awful loss. I thought he was going to live to be 120. nt chowder66 Aug 2021 #24

Aw, damn! blogslug Aug 2021 #25

Of course he was great in MTM but I really enjoyed Tomconroy Aug 2021 #26

Dammit. Just dammit. AngryOldDem Aug 2021 #28

One of the good ones GPV Aug 2021 #29

Legacy narrator of this I've shared, and again today. lambchopp59 Aug 2021 #30

Yes, TAX THE RICH! burrowowl Aug 2021 #41

I adored him and was very fortunate to have a couple of... MANative Aug 2021 #31

Wonderful actor could do it all. I loved watching him. Auggie Aug 2021 #32

Time for all five seasons of Lou Grant to be restored ... Auggie Aug 2021 #33

it was a treat markie Aug 2021 #34

Oh damn, that makes me sad. I met he a couple of times in my union activist days. Liberal In Texas Aug 2021 #35

great actor...greater man.... bahboo Aug 2021 #36

I hate spunk Brother Buzz Aug 2021 #37

Ed Asner..... turbinetree Aug 2021 #38

Why did I not know that was Ed Asner? I loved that animation!! Hekate Aug 2021 #48

Pixar in my opinion changed animation presentation turbinetree Aug 2021 #54

Right now, an episode of The Untouchables is playing House of Roberts Aug 2021 #39

He benefited from the Mary Tyler Moore fountain of youth Clash City Rocker Aug 2021 #42

Terrific post!!! Thanks! PCIntern Aug 2021 #55

I guess this means Betty White is the last living cast member of the MTM show. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #43

John Amos (Weatherman Gordy) still hanging in there /nt Lord Ludd Aug 2021 #76

Just watched him in an episode of "Grace and Frankie". Fla Dem Aug 2021 #44

Aw man... ismnotwasm Aug 2021 #45

Rip..watched mtm and the show about journalists Demovictory9 Aug 2021 #46

Cross gently, Mr Grant, and thank you for everything... Hekate Aug 2021 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author LAS14 Aug 2021 #49

R.I. P., Mr. Grant. sinkingfeeling Aug 2021 #50

Darn! I really liked him... RIP Mr. Asner liberalla Aug 2021 #52

Loved him. alphafemale Aug 2021 #53

It does dflprincess Aug 2021 #59

That is a shame. LiberalFighter Aug 2021 #56

RIP MustLoveBeagles Aug 2021 #58

Rest in Peace. area51 Aug 2021 #60

Great actor kacekwl Aug 2021 #64

RIP 😢 Scottie Mom Aug 2021 #65

Thanks for all the lovely memories, Ed Asner. crickets Aug 2021 #66

Good bye Lou Grant, and thanks for all the laughs FakeNoose Aug 2021 #68

One of my all-time favourite sitcom lines was delivered by Ed Asner. BobTheSubgenius Aug 2021 #69

Man, I was just thinking about him yesterday. BigmanPigman Aug 2021 #70

Stayed at Ed's condo once Beartracks Aug 2021 #71

For any who said his death report was a hoax left-of-center2012 Aug 2021 #72

I met him in 1984 at a Mondale/Ferraro rally in Boston Danmel Aug 2021 #74

Sorry the picture wouldn't copy from FB. halfulglas Aug 2021 #75

He is one of the many wonderful people I have never gotten to meet, alas. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2021 #77

Betty's the only one left now from that great sitcom. GoodRaisin Aug 2021 #78

You got spunk Maine Abu El Banat Aug 2021 #79

RIP Edward Asner. A good man and good actor. One other thing... PatrickforB Aug 2021 #81

So true ZonkerHarris Aug 2021 #84

I'll miss him. He always lit up the screen. lagomorph777 Aug 2021 #82

Condolences to family of Mr. Asner marieo1 Aug 2021 #83