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In reply to the discussion: Ed Asner, legendary actor, activist and philanthropist, passed away peacefully Sunday morning [View all]left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)72. For any who said his death report was a hoax
You were hoaxed !
Hollywood Reporter:
Ed Asner, the Iconic Lou Grant on Two Acclaimed TV Series, Dies at 91
The seven-time Emmy winner was funny on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and serious on his own newspaper drama, then delighted movie audiences with 'Up.'
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ed-asner-dead-lou-grant-1235004802/
Hollywood Reporter:
Ed Asner, the Iconic Lou Grant on Two Acclaimed TV Series, Dies at 91
The seven-time Emmy winner was funny on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and serious on his own newspaper drama, then delighted movie audiences with 'Up.'
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ed-asner-dead-lou-grant-1235004802/
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Ed Asner, legendary actor, activist and philanthropist, passed away peacefully Sunday morning [View all]
ZonkerHarris
Aug 2021
OP
The "Lou Grant" series was one of the best dramas ever on television. Yes, he really died today.
PSPS
Aug 2021
#13
During the 1976 Democratic Convention TV coverage, he appeared in a clever bit about the party.
John1956PA
Aug 2021
#17
Oh damn, that makes me sad. I met he a couple of times in my union activist days.
Liberal In Texas
Aug 2021
#35
I guess this means Betty White is the last living cast member of the MTM show.
NurseJackie
Aug 2021
#43
He is one of the many wonderful people I have never gotten to meet, alas.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Aug 2021
#77