Louie Anderson, comedian and actor, dies at 68

2022-01-21T16:08:01.611Z

Louie Anderson, a comedian who appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, has died at the age of 68, his publicist told CNN.

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Louie Anderson, an acclaimed comedian who appeared in numerous television shows and movies, has died at age 68, his publicist Glenn Schwartz told CNN in a statement.

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