Actor Fred Willard’s May 15 death was believed to be from natural causes, but his death certificate paints a clearer picture.
17.05.2020 - 09:17 / evoke.ie
Iconic comedy actor Fred Willard passed away over the weekend, to the heartbreak of friends and fans.
Fred had appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows, most recently playing Phil Dunphy’s father in Modern Family.
Most notably, he appeared in Best in Show, before making appearances in shows like Roseanne, That 70’s Show, Community, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Friends.
He will also appear in Steve Carrell’s upcoming Netflix series, Space Force.
The actor was inundated with condolences from
Actor Fred Willard’s May 15 death was believed to be from natural causes, but his death certificate paints a clearer picture.
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 (May 15, 2020).
Beloved comedy actor, Fred Willard, passed away last week, age 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.
Jamie Lee Curtis, 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.
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.
Waiting for Guffman and Modern Family actor Fred Willard died of natural causes on Friday, May 15. The actor was 86.
Anchorman, Austin Powers and Spinal Tap star Fred Willard has signed off, 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.