Actor Fred Willard’s Cause Of Death Revealed

Actor Fred Willard’s May 15 death was believed to be from natural causes, but his death certificate paints a clearer picture.

Fred Willard‘s cause of death has been officially revealed after he passed away last month at the age of 86.

Actor Fred Willard's cause of death has been revealed. The beloved star with a long list acting credits – including "Best in Show," "This is Spinal Tap" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" – died of cardiac arrest, according to his death certificate.

Fred Willard, a comic actor known for his scene-stealing, heavily improvised work with filmmaker Christopher Guest and his Emmy-nominated appearances on the sitcoms “Modern Family” and “Everybody Loves Raymond,” died May 15 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 86.

As Hollywood mourns the death of Fred Willard, those who worked closely with the comedic actor are remembering him through stories of his impeccable comedic timing, his iconic improvisational skills and for just plain being a hilarious guy. The forthcoming Netflix series Space Force marks Willard's first posthumous role (he died Friday at age 86).

By Pat Saperstein

Hollywood is mourning the loss of "one of a kind" star, Fred Willard.  The iconic longtime comic actor died on May 15 of natural causes, according to his rep. "My father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old. He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end," Willard's daughter, Hope, said in a statement. "We loved him so very much.

Actor-comedian Fred Willard passed away on Friday at the age of 86. Over the past several years, he had made frequent appearances on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” playing a-gallery of colorful characters. Monday night, Kimmel remembered Willard on his ABC show.

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) — Fred Willard, the comic actor known for his genial but dunderheaded characters, has died. He was 86.

Noted comedian-actor Fred Willard who won hearts with his stellar performances in multiple movies and TV shows, has passed away aged 86. This news has been confirmed by Willard’s daughter through a statement that was released on Saturday. However, the cause of his death is not known yet. The late actor had been a four-time nominee at the Emmy Awards for his roles in Modern Family, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Bold and The Beautiful and What’s Hot, What’s Not.

Rob Reiner, Steve Carell, and Ben Stiller are among the old friends and colleagues to salute Fred Willard online following the comedy icon’s death on Friday.

Fred Willard, the comic actor whose improvisation style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like This Is Spinal Tap, Best In Show and Anchorman, has died aged 86.

Fred Willard, who played Phil Dunphy’s father on Modern Family, has died at the age of 86.

Fred Willard will be missed by his family, friends and fans.

It's a sad day for Hollywood fans around the world. E! News can confirm that Fred Willard has passed away. He was 86 years old.

Fred Willard, best known for his roles in the Christopher Guest mockumentary movies and in films like Anchorman and Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle, died on Friday, May 15. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old,” his daughter Hope announced on Twitter.