Norm Macdonald Dead - Comedian & Former 'Weekend Update' Anchor Dies at 61

Saturday Night Live has paid tribute to late star Norm Macdonald following his death last month.The comedian passed away after a private battle with cancer on September 14, with tributes flooding in from the world of entertainment.During SNL‘s season 47 return over the weekend (October 2), the ‘Weekend Update’ segment – which Macdonald was well known for appearing on between 1993 and 1998 – shared loving tributes.Firstly, cast member Pete Davidson joined the skit wearing a T-shirt with

"Saturday Night Live" returned for Season 47 this week and stopped short of its usual foray into politics in order to pay tribute to former host, Norm Macdonald.  The comedy world was shocked last month when it was announced that the former "Weekend Update" host had died following a secret cancer battle that he was waging for nine years.

Colin Jost and Michael Che are honouring Norm Macdonald. The Weekend Update hosts shared a special tribute to the late comedy legend during the season 47 debut of “Saturday Night Live”

Saturday Night Live took a moment to pay tribute to their late cast member Norm Macdonald during the season 47 premiere.

Colin Jost and Michael Che are honoring Norm Macdonald. The Weekend Update hosts shared a special tribute to the late comedy legend during 's season 47 debut.At the close of the Weekend Update segment on Saturday, Jost and Che addressed Macdonald's passing, explaining that it's «a bittersweet night for us tonight» following Macdonald's death on Sept.

Tonight on SNL, the Weekend Update anchors paid tribute to longtime cast member Norm Macdonald, who died on September 14, following a private, nine-year battle with cancer, aged 61.

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Late-night hosts took time out of their shows Tuesday to mourn the loss of comedy icon Norm Macdonald following his death at age 61. The unique comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" "Weekend Update" anchor reportedly died after a nine-year battle with cancer that he decided to wage privately.

Howie Mandel is remembering Norm Macdonald. The “America’s Got Talent” judge addressed the late comedy star during Tuesday’s “AGT” finals, and later opened up to ET about the loss.

battle to cancer, the term really bothers me,” he presciently said in 2011. “It implies that he failed and that somebody else, who defeated cancer, is heroic and courageous.”Hoekstra, who was also Macdonald’s longtime producing partner, told Deadline in a statement: “He was most proud of his comedy.

The death of a prominent celebrity almost always sparks nostalgia about their greatest moments. Comedian Norm Macdonald is no exception.

September 14, 2021“Norm was in a comedy genre of his own,” tweeted Sarah Silverman. “No one like him on this planet.

Saturday Night Live star Norm Macdonald has died at the age of 61, after a private battle with cancer for the last nine years.The comedian’s producing partner Lori Jo Hoekstra along with his management firm confirmed his death, Deadline has reported.The star was a firm favourite on SNL and regularly had audiences and viewers in stitches when he did the chat show rounds, and was a beloved comedian in American television. "He was most proud of his comedy,” Hoekstra told the US publication.

Saturday Night Live” star passed away on September 14 at the age of 61 after privately battling cancer for nearly a decade, per Us Weekly.Macdonald, who was known for “SNL” skits such as “Weekend Update,” as well as his work in movies like “Billy Madison” and on TV’s “The Middle, reportedly wanted to keep his health issues a secret from his family, friends, and fans, according to his longtime friend Lori Jo Hoekstra.“He was most proud of his comedy,” Hoekstra, who was with him at the time of his