RIP, Louie Anderson

[vgerdes]

Louie Anderson, comic, Emmy winner for 'Baskets,' dies at 68

Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely and Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” has died at age 68.

apnews.com

This one breaks my heart. I actually had the opportunity to interview Mr. Anderson a couple of times, for stories about upcoming shows (I'm a journalist by trade). He was a truly decent, kind human being.

 

[Cachoo]

I loved his stand-up. I know his stories about his dad came from a place of pain but damn they were funny. Or just general observations; going to a kwik shop for a large drink but seeing he could buy a 55 gallon drum for only a dime more. He will be missed. Here is a bit about his dad: "The Bonneville"

The Bonneville

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyThe Bonneville · Louie AndersonThe Louie Anderson Comedy Special℗ 1990 Louzell Productions, Inc.Released on: 1990-01-04Auto-gene...

youtu.be

 

[Jot the Dot Dot]

He was always funny. And decent. We'll miss you Louie.

 

[Buzz]

R.I.P.

 

[escaflowne9282]

RIP

 

[paskatefan]

RIP, Mr. Anderson.

My goodness, January 2022 has been a terrible month, considering all of these losses.