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Comedian Norm McDonald ("Saturday Night Live") has died at the age of 61
Influential Canadian comedian Norm McDonald, best known for his dry comedy style and became famous as part of the "Saturday Night Live" cast in the 1990s, has passed away at the age of just 61
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Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 21:42 Updated: 21:54
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Norm McDonald (Photo: GettyImages, Tim Mosenfelder)
Canadian comedian Norm McDonald passed away today (Tuesday) at the age of 61, after a nine-year battle with cancer, the Deadline website reports.
McDonald was known for his dry comedy style, and became famous mainly for the years he was part of the "Starday Night Live" cast between 1993 and 1998, including directing "Weekend Update."
McDonald is considered one of the most influential and beloved actors in the history of the show, and is especially loved by fellow comedians.
Among other things, he has been a regular guest on the shows of David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jerry Seinfeld and many others.
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In addition, McDonald's wrote for series such as "Roseanne", has been featured over the years in "Drew Curry's" Show, "NewsRadio" and "A Good Place in the Middle", and in films such as "Billy Madison", "Doctor Dolittle" films And more.
After leaving SNL, McDonald starred in the sitcom "Norm," which aired for three seasons on ABC beginning in 1999.
In the last decade, he has hosted a podcast in which he interviewed comedians, in what has also become the "Norm McDonald's show" on Netflix.
The streaming giant also aired its stand-up special, "Hitler's Dog, Gossip and Eyeshadow."
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