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Beloved comedy actor, Fred Willard, passed away last week, age 86.

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) — Fred Willard, the comic actor known for his genial but dunderheaded characters, has died. He was 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.

Iconic comedy actor Fred Willard passed away over the weekend, to the heartbreak of friends and fans.

By Cynthia Littleton

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, the comic actor whose improvisation style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like This Is Spinal Tap, Best In Show and Anchorman, has died aged 86.

Fred Willard, who played Phil Dunphy’s father on Modern Family, has died at the age of 86.

By Jordan Moreau

Fred Willard will be missed by his family, friends and fans.

By Bruce Haring

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.

Fred Willard, best known for his roles in the Christopher Guest mockumentary movies and in films like Anchorman and Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle, died on Friday, May 15. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old,” his daughter Hope announced on Twitter.

Fred Willard, the actor known for his roles in and, has died, according to multiple outlets. He was 86.

Fred Willard, a beloved actor and comedian, has passed away at the age of 86.

Fred Willard, who played Phil Dunphy’s father on Modern Family, has died at the age of 86.

The actor also appeared in the likes of 'A Mighty Wind' and 'This Is Spinal Tap'

Comic actor Fred Willard has reportedly died at the age of 86. The beloved star with several acting credits -- including "Best in Show," "Modern Family" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" -- died of natural causes, his rep and daughter confirmed to People magazine.

By Bruce Haring

Actor Fred Willard is dead. The comedy icon passed away on Friday night, reports TMZ. However, it was actress Jamie Lee Curtis who first broke the news by posting about the death on social media before new news media had confirmed the passing.

By Carmel Dagan

Oops! Sarah Hyland expressed her shock over the death of another Modern Family character, which led to backlash from fans who did not appreciate the spoiler.

End of the line. Modern Family is pulling out all the stops in its 11th and final season.