Hollywood is in mourning after the death of beloved television star Harry Anderson, who was found dead in his Asheville, North Carolina home on April 16. He was 65 years-old.
Anderson’s cause of death has not been revealed to the public, and few details about the circumstances of his passing are available at this time.
Late actor Harry Anderson of Asheville had a lot of wisdom in his wit. Thought I’d share two more quotes. Just reminiscing about that polar bear from the Polar Bar he once had in his front yard. @WLOS_13 #avlnews #HarryAndersonRIP pic.twitter.com/uZ7PIlnT9L
— John Le WLOS Reporter (@AbsoluteLe) April 17, 2018
Anderson had a lengthy career in television, appearing in shows like “Cheers” and “Dave’s World.” However, he is arguably best known for playing Judge Harry T. Stone in “Night Court” from 1984-1992. He was nominated for an Emmy award three times for his role on the show.
RIP THE HARRY ANDERSON GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER pic.twitter.com/O59TDMTE5Z
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) April 17, 2018
Born in Rhode Island, Anderson got his start on “Saturday Night Live” and quickly established himself as an amazing comedic actor. After appearing on “Night Court” for eight years, Anderson was given his own sitcom “Dave’s World,” which ran from 1993-1997.
After the cancellation of “Dave’s World,” Anderson withdrew from Hollywood to focus on his true passion: magic! He had been an amateur magician for most of his life, and he decided to make magic the focus of his post-acting life.
Harry Anderson plays a card trick for @JohnnyCarson on March 17, 1987. #RIPHarryAnderson pic.twitter.com/M5WeHfsbFJ
— Antenna TV (@AntennaTV) April 17, 2018
Anderson is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Morgan, and two children.
Night Court actor Harry Anderson has died at the age of 65. A brilliant magician, and a real con man in his early years, he starred on a show that earned 7 Emmy Awards and 31 nominations, including 3 for Harry. He was an absolute joy to watch, and laugh with. RIP Harry Anderson. pic.twitter.com/izNInwAN4m
— Eric Alper (@ThatEricAlper) April 17, 2018
Please join us in saying a prayer for the Anderson family during this difficult time!
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