Actor Fred Willard’s May 15 death was believed to be from natural causes, but his death certificate paints a clearer picture.
16.05.2020 - 22:19 / nme.com
The actor also appeared in the likes of 'A Mighty Wind' and 'This Is Spinal Tap'
Fred Willard, the comic actor who appeared in films including This Is Spinal Tap, Best In Show and A Mighty Wind, has died at the age of 86.
The star’s death was confirmed by his representative Glenn Schwartz, who said Willard had died of natural causes.
In a statement, Willard’s daughter Hope Mulbarger said: “My father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old. He kept moving,
Actor Fred Willard’s May 15 death was believed to be from natural causes, but his death certificate paints a clearer picture.
TMZ reported today on Fred Willard’s cause of death. The documents, obtained by TMZ, claims the legendary actor’s cause of death was a cardiac arrest.
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.
Jimmy Kimmel dedicated Monday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to his friend and frequent guest star, Fred Willard.
Jimmy Kimmel dedicated Monday's episode of to his friend and frequent guest star, Fred Willard.
By Nellie Andreeva
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.
Comedy icon Fred Willard has died, aged 86.
Anchorman, Austin Powers and Spinal Tap star Fred Willard has signed off, aged 86.
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.
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.