Comedian Louie Anderson Undergoing Lymphoma Treatment

Jonathan Krisel Jonathan Krisel was executive producer of “Baskets,” starring Louie Anderson, which aired on FX from 2016-19. Anderson, who died at age 68 on Jan. 21, won an Emmy for his performance as Christine on the show, which also starred Zach Galifianakis.

the pain that was losing Betty White just shy of her 100th birthday and, now, the comedy world has lost another great in Louie Anderson. Celebrities who have worked and/or had experiences with him have shared touching tributes to the talented comedian following his death at the age of 68 last week. Now, Anderson’s Baskets co-star, Zach Galifianakis, has shared some loving words of his own for his departed friend.

Zach Galifianakis is opening up about the loss of Louie Anderson.In a statement to ET, the 52-year-old actor said he'll remember the late comic as «pure.» «His essence triggered child-like euphoria when he was around,» Galifianakis continued. «He was caring and tender. And you learn that his tenderness was born out of pain.

Louie Anderson has died aged 68. The award-winning star passed away at a hospital in Las Vegas on Friday (21. 01.

Emmy for his role in comedy TV series Baskets had been receiving treatment for diffuse large B cell lymphoma at a hospital in Las Vegas. A statement from his representative said: “Iconic comedian Louie Anderson passed away peacefully on Friday morning January 21 in Las Vegas at age 68. “He is survived by his two sisters, Lisa and Shanna Anderson.

Louie Anderson portrayed Christine Baskets in the FX series “Baskets.” Photo: Ben Cohen/FX

Celebrities are paying tribute to the late comedian Louie Anderson on social media. Anderson died at a hospital in Las Vegas due to complications from cancer, his longtime publicist Glenn Schwartz revealed on Friday.The comedian's death comes days after Schwartz broke the news that Anderson was battling a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Comedian Pauly Shore shared a tweet Thursday night about how Anderson's family let him "say [his] goodbyes." "Attention comedians and @TheComedyStore alumni’s I say this with a heavy heart just left the hospital in Las Vegas where Louie Anderson his sisters and close friend were kind enough to let me say my goodbyes he’s still with us but keep him in your prayers." Celebrities paid tribute to comedian Louie Anderson on Friday after his publicist confirmed he had passed away.

died peacefully Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, following complications from cancer, his rep confirmed to ET.Henry Winkler, George Wallace, Howie Mandel, Marc Maron, Gilbert Gottfried and Jeff Ross are just some of Anderson's many friends and colleagues whose tributes started pouring in following the devastating news. FX, the network that aired Anderson's dramedy,, for four seasons, also released a statement expressing their deepest sympathies to Anderson's loved ones and everyone lucky enough to have known him.«We are so deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Louie Anderson,» the statement read. «For four wonderful seasons, Louie graced us and fans of  with a bravura performance as Christine Baskets, for which he deservedly was recognized by his peers with the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.»«It was a risky role for him and he embraced it with a fearlessness and joy that demonstrated his brilliance as an artist,» the statement continued.

Louie Anderson, who lost his battle with cancer at 68, played Maurice, the aspiring assistant manager of McDowell’s who enthusiastically worked his way up the ladder by learning the finer points of fast food.“Hey, I started out mopping the floor just like you guys,” Maurice told Prince Akeem and Semmi (played by Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall). “But now . .

Ethan Shanfeld After news broke that “Baskets” star Louie Anderson died Friday morning, celebrities took to social media to mourn the loss of the Emmy-winning comedian. Anderson, who started the 1990s cartoon series “Life With Louie” and appeared in “Coming to America” and “Search Party,” was also a Las Vegas comedy staple, with his stand-up show “Louie: Larger Than Life” running from 2003 to 2012.Michael McKean took to Twitter to honor Anderson and his work in “Baskets” alongside Zach Galifianakis. “Baskets was such a phenomenal “second act” for Louie Anderson,” McKean wrote.

media reports. Anderson has earned three Emmy nominations with a win in 2016 for his performance opposite Zach Galifianakis in the FX show “Baskets.” He played Christine Baskets, the mother of two twin sons played by Galifianakis, one of whom gets a job at a small-time rodeo in Bakersfield after failing to make it as a clown.

Comedian Louie Anderson has died at age 68.

calling him “one of my all time favorites” and Michael McKean weighing in on his series “Baskets,” calling it “such a phenomenal ‘second act’” for the actor, adding, “I wish he’d gotten a third.”In 2017, Anderson he told The Post that he hoped to return to television again but in a male role — and a drama — at some point.“I would like to do a drama show and I’d like to play a man again,” he said. “I don’t know if [this role] will translate to people as me being an actor. I do have a lot of people who want to meet with me — a lot of times because they love the character.

Another loss for the comedy world. Louie Anderson died in Las Vegas on Friday, January 21, his team confirmed to Variety. He was 68.

According to his publicist, comedian Louie Anderson has died. He was 68 years old.

Baskets, entered hospital in Las Vegas earlier this week (January 18) after being diagnosed with diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer. His death was confirmed by his publicist (via Deadline).A statement from his representative said: “Iconic comedian Louie Anderson passed away peacefully on Friday morning January 21 in Las Vegas at age 68.“He is survived by his two sisters, Lisa and Shanna Anderson.”The stand-up comedian had his breakthrough appearance in 1984 on The Tonight Show hosted by Johnny Carson.

LOS ANGELES -- Louie Anderson, whose more than four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” died Friday. He was 68.Anderson died at a hospital in Las Vegas of complications from cancer, said Glenn Schwartz, his longtime publicist.