Harry Anderson Found Dead At 65

Hollywood is in mourning this week after the death of comedic actor Harry Anderson, who was best known for his role on the 1980s NBC sitcom “Night Court.” He was 65 years-old.

Daily Mail reported that Asheville police officers found Anderson dead when they were called to his North Carolina home at around 8 am on Monday, and though no cause of death has been revealed, no foul play is suspected.

Anderson’s career kicked off on “Saturday Night Live” before he was cast on “Night Court,” where he would receive three Emmy nominations. He went on to also appear on “Cheers” as well as his own sitcom “Dave’s World,” which ran from 1993-1997.

A talented musician, Anderson owned his own magic shop in the French Quarter of New Orleans as well as a nightclub called Oswald’s Speakeasy. He had kept a relatively low profile over the past few years, and he is survived by his wife Elizabeth Morgan and their two children.

Tributes have been pouring in for Anderson on Twitter since news of his death broke:

Harry Anderson. He was wicked smart. He was wicked funny. He had a big laugh. He had a big heart. He delighted in legerdemain especially when he caused someone to scratch their head and proclaim; How the hell did you do that? And he could eat a hamster like no one I ever knew.

— John B. Larroquette (@johnlarroquette) April 17, 2018

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I loved this guy even though I had never met him. Loved his comedy, his appearances on SNL (when they still had stand-ups), and Night Court is one of my all-time favorite sitcoms. I hope he is in some magical afterlife doing card tricks with Mel Tormé. #RIPHarry https://t.co/4l2vMz3zdw

— ʞɔiwbɿɒH ꙅiɿʜƆ (@hardwick) April 16, 2018

I am devastated. I’ll talk about you later, Harry, but for now, I’m devastated.

— Markie Post (@markie_post) April 16, 2018

I interviewed Harry Anderson when I was 15 years old and he was so kind, and frank and hilarious. The interview is in my book Sick In The Head. He was a one of a kind talent who made millions so happy. https://t.co/0ksw4WKvxB

— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) April 16, 2018

When I a kid I wanted to be Harry Anderson. As it turns out that would’ve been a good person to be. Sad to hear of his passing.

— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) April 17, 2018

I’m very sorry to learn of the death of Harry Anderson. He was a very talented guy, and, more important, a genuinely nice guy.

— Dave Barry (@rayadverb) April 17, 2018

Rest in peace, Harry Anderson!

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