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

Louie Anderson has died.

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.

@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 prayersAnderson is best known for his role as Maurice in and as well as the role of Christine Baskets on the series, which earned him an Emmy. Anderson also had roles on the shows and, as well as a memorable cameo in the hit 1986 film . He's also the author of bestselling books and . Earlier this week, Anderson was hospitalized while undergoing treatment for blood cancer.Anderson has dealt with numerous health conditions in the past, including undergoing heart surgery in 2003. He is survived by his two sisters, Lisa and Shanna Anderson.  Louie Anderson in Hospital Undergoing Blood Cancer Treatment Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' Singer and Rock Legend, Dead at 74 Fred Parris, 'In The Still of the Night' Singer, Dead at 85

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.

Comedian, game show host and three-time Emmy winner Louie Anderson has died at the age of 68.

Louie Anderson, who has appeared in Baskets and Coming 2 America, is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Oh no! Louie Anderson is in the hospital!

Louie Anderson is in the hospital and is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. The "Baskets" star, 68, is said to be "resting comfortably" in a Las Vegas hospital, his publicist Glenn Schwartz revealed on Tuesday. The "Coming to America" actor and comedian was diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Schwartz told The Associated Press Tuesday.

Louie Anderson has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for blood cancer.The star's rep, Glenn Schwartz, confirmed the news in a statement to ET on Tuesday, sharing, «Iconic comedian Louie Anderson is currently in a Las Vegas hospital being treated for DLBCL Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer.»Schwartz added that Anderson «is resting comfortably» as he undergoes treatment.Anderson is best known for his role as Christine Baskets on the FX series, in which he starred opposite Zach Galifianakis. The role won Anderson an Emmy Award in 2016, and two subsequent nominations.He is also known for his roles in, as well as its sequel in 2021, and for his voice work on the celebrated animated series.Anderson has dealt with numerous health conditions in the past, including undergoing heart surgery in 2003.

Coming To America and FX series Baskets, has been diagnosed with DLBCL Diffuse large B cell lymphoma and is said to be “resting comfortably”.A statement from Anderson’s representatives (via PA), said: “Iconic comedian Louie Anderson is currently in a Las Vegas hospital being treated for DLBCL Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer. He is resting comfortably.”It’s unclear when Anderson was diagnosed with cancer.Along with roles in Coming To America, and its 2021 sequel, the stand-up comedian has also starred in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and episodes of Scrubs and Young Sheldon.He was also the host of US game show Family Feud from 1999 to 2002, and has made numerous appearances on late-night talk shows like The Tonight Show and Late Night With Conan O’Brien.Anderson is also the co-creator of 1995 animated sitcom Life With Louie, based on his own childhood and set in the fictional town of Cedar Knoll, Wisconsin.In recent years, he’s best known for playing Christine Baskets in TV series Baskets, where he starred alongside Zach Galifianakis.

The “Coming 2 America” cast didn’t let the pandemic stop them from celebrating the film’s premiere in style, from their homes.

Eddie Murphy is opening up about one of his iconic movies.

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are looking back on filming "Coming to America." Ahead of the release of the famed comedy's sequel "Coming 2 America," the duo appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and revealed that Paramount had a demand when it came to the movie's casting. Hall, 65, revealed that the studio made them cast a White actor to play the character of Maurice -- who was played by Louie Anderson.

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall both claim Paramount Pictures forced them to cast a white actor in the original “Coming To America” movie in 1988. In the film, Emmy-winning actor Louie Anderson was part of the cast as Maurice.

Eli Countryman In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix gave a premiere date to Part 2 of “Selena: The Series,” and Apple TV Plus offered a first look at Season 2 of “For All Mankind.”CBS All Access shared that Louie Anderson, Kevin Bacon, Jillian Bell, D’Arcy Carden, Rob Delaney, Elle Fanning, Will Forte, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Udo Kier, Lamorne Morris, Oscar Nuñez, Hannah Simone, June Squibb and Samara Weaving will guest star on the fourth season of “No Activity.” The comedy series follows a

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