Norm Macdonald Dies: Influential Comedian & Former ‘SNL’ Weekend Update Anchor Was 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.

The last laugh. Nearly one month after Norm Macdonald’s death, Saturday Night Live honored the late star during their season 47 premiere.

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.

Lorne Michaels is opening up about the impact Norm Macdonald had not only on him as a trusting friend – but as a staple among the comedy and TV world.

So, really, who is coming back to the 47th season of Saturday Night Live? That was the most immediate, pressing question in the virtual Emmys press room tonight to Variety Sketch Show Emmy winner Lorne Michaels as many yearned to know whether Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Pete Davidson, and Cecily Strong are coming back.

Lorne Michaels is paying tribute to the late Norm Macdonald at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 19).

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

Anna Tingley All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.Norm Macdonald, the comedian known for his dry delivery, died this week after a long battle with cancer.

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

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.

Stand-up comedian Norm Macdonald has died following a battle with cancer. The Canadian star, perhaps best known for his appearances on Saturday Night Live and The Drew Carey Show, passed away on Tuesday.

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.

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.