Norm Macdonald Dead: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Alum Dies at 61 After Private Cancer Battle

"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.

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

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVThe first “Weekend Update” segment of “Saturday Night Live’s” 47th season paid tribute to former cast member Norm Macdonald.First, current cast member Pete Davidson joined “Update” co-anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost at the desk wearing a shirt with Macdonald’s image on it.

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Saturday Night Live picked up its fifth straight win in the Variety Sketch Series category.

podcast this week.O’Brien, in conversation with Andy Richter and “Late Night” and “Conan” producer Frank Smiley, said NBC once tried to bar Macdonald from appearing on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien.” The host said the directive came from former NBC executive Don Ohlmeyer, whose friendship with Simpson was said to be the reason for Macdonald’s earlier removal as “Weekend Update” anchor.“The word came down. ‘You can’t book Norm Macdonald,'” O’Brien said.

It’s so hard to say goodbye to a comedy legend — someone who made us all laugh so hard is suddenly making us cry.

Norm Macdonald has died at the age of 61. The 'Saturday Night Live' star passed away after battling cancer for more than a decade.

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

The entire "Saturday Night Live" family is mourning the loss of one of its own, comedian Norm Macdonald, who died on Tuesday at age 61. "Today is a sad day.

Norm Macdonald is being remembered by his Saturday Night Live family on Tuesday, after the shocking news of his death due to cancer at 61.

Heartbreaking loss. Norm Macdonald died at the age of 61 after privately battling cancer for nine years.

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

Norm Macdonald, who was formerly on Saturday Night Live as one of the Weekend Update anchors and who was a fan favorite comedian, has sadly passed away at the age of 61.

Comedy legend Norm Macdonald has passed away, and many of Hollywood’s most famous comedians are taking the time to mourn him on social media.