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SergeStorms

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25. I thought 2020 was bad for deaths...

Reply to TheProle (Original post)

Tue Sep 14, 2021, 04:37 PM

Sep 2021

2021 isn't any better.

I really liked Norm's style and delivery. I went to two comedy shows where he was the headliner. He always left us wanting more.

Rest in peace, Norm, and thank you for all the laughs over the years. Your voice will be greatly missed.

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Norm Macdonald Dies: Influential Comedian & Former 'SNL' Weekend Update Anchor Was 61 [View all] TheProle Sep 2021 OP

Holy shit! I had no idea he was sick. nt Carlitos Brigante Sep 2021 #1

It sure did (for me, at least). I had no idea he'd been fighting cancer. hlthe2b Sep 2021 #5

the article suggests barely anyone does alphafemale Sep 2021 #20

Ah, he could make me laugh so much. LisaM Sep 2021 #2

FUCK!! JohnnyRingo Sep 2021 #3

Funny dude, always enjoyed his work. BlueTsunami2018 Sep 2021 #4

His Burt Reynolds on SNL was always a good laugh. blm Sep 2021 #6

I just recently learned he was the primary writer for the "Celebrity Jeopardy" bullwinkle428 Sep 2021 #14

10-4 on the Celebrity Jeopardy laughs. "Burt", along with "Sean Connery" remain one of the funniest yonder Sep 2021 #19

Actually, that was one of the funniest skits ever. smirkymonkey Sep 2021 #24

He was a thinking comedian. Very good. twodogsbarking Sep 2021 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author luvtheGWN Sep 2021 #11

Yep. luvtheGWN Sep 2021 #12

That too, eh. twodogsbarking Sep 2021 #16

He was really good. He made every joke funny. underpants Sep 2021 #8

Man that really sucks. RIP. Initech Sep 2021 #9

RIP FUNNY MAN! MenloParque Sep 2021 #10

Bummer Roy Rolling Sep 2021 #13

funny, and really nice, guy .... SarcasticSatyr Sep 2021 #15

Very funny guy. Buckeye_Democrat Sep 2021 #17

Yes!! I loved hearing this story told about Kattan. Missn-Hitch Sep 2021 #33

Awwwwwww DownriverDem Sep 2021 #18

I guess he rubbed some people the wrong way but I thought he was really funny captain queeg Sep 2021 #21

Norm in character: LudwigPastorius Sep 2021 #22

Wow. Thank you. That was amazing. Such grace...through obvious pain. FailureToCommunicate Sep 2021 #38

RIP, Norm. IrishAfricanAmerican Sep 2021 #23

I thought 2020 was bad for deaths... SergeStorms Sep 2021 #25

Wow. Far too young Bristlecone Sep 2021 #26

RIP Pigeon PSPS Sep 2021 #27

Godspeed Norm Tommymac Sep 2021 #28

Sad news. Jon King Sep 2021 #29

Definitely one of my favorites Fritz67 Sep 2021 #30

That was really funny! Mosby Sep 2021 #31

Norm...all he had to do was stand there and I'd laugh. The Unmitigated Gall Sep 2021 #32

LOL! Thanks, I don't remember seeing that sketch! Buckeye_Democrat Sep 2021 #34

Oh no... Unknown Beatle Sep 2021 #35

Norm had a unique, individual style of comedy and humor Blue Owl Sep 2021 #36

RIP you old chunk of coal! Dr. Strange Sep 2021 #37

RIP MustLoveBeagles Sep 2021 #39

his expression alone cracked me up Skittles Sep 2021 #40

Sad to hear this. Wingus Dingus Sep 2021 #41

I enjoyed his work and looked foward to his appearances. So sad he oasis Sep 2021 #42

Loved his SNL days, and was so glad Family Guy found a role for him ... as Death ! eppur_se_muova Sep 2021 #43

When you saw him you paid attention for two reasons. twodogsbarking Sep 2021 #44

Oh no! Polybius Sep 2021 #45