Edward Asner: The award-winning “Lou Grant” star has died

Edward Asner
The award-winning “Lou Grant” star has died

“Lou Grant” star Edward Asner has died.

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US actor Edward “Ed” Asner has died. He was best known for the title role in the drama series “Lou Grant”.

US actor Edward “Ed” Asner (1929-2021) died on Sunday in Los Angeles with his family. The family of the seven-time Emmy Award winner confirmed his death on Sunday via Twitter. “Unfortunately we have to inform you that our beloved head of the family passed away peacefully this morning. Words cannot express the sadness we are feeling. With a kiss on the head – good night, Dad. We love you,” the message reads . Ed Asner was 91 years old.

Popular title character in “Lou Grant”

One of his best-known roles was that of journalist Lou Grant in the drama series of the same name (1977-1982). He previously played the same role in the television series “Mary Tyler Moore Show” (1970-1977).

Asner is the most decorated male actor in Emmys history and received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2001. He was also honored with five Golden Globe Awards and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1992.

Most recently, the Kansas City, Kansas-born actor appeared in guest roles on hit series such as “Modern Family”, “Grace and Frankie”, “Dead to Me” and “Cobra Kai”.

Hollywood mourns

Celebrities from all walks of life in Hollywood mourn the actor and former President of the Screen Actors Guild. “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill (69) tweeted for example, “A great man … a great actor … a great life.” Oscar winner Michael Moore (67) posted a nice memory: “When I made my first movie, ‘Roger & Me’, I was broke so I wrote to some famous people asking for help. Only one replied, Ed Asner. ‘I don’t know you boy But here’s $ 500, “said the slip of paper that came with the check.” Sounds like it’s going to be a great movie. I used to be an auto mechanic. ” RIP Ed “.

Edward Asner leaves behind his four children: twins Matthew and Liza, daughter Kate and son Charles.

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