The Emmy-winning actor passed away. He was 91.
News of Ed Asner’s death was confirmed by his publicist. He passed peacefully on Sunday surrounded by family. Later a tweet on Asner’s official account read: “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head — Goodnight dad. We love you.”
Born in 1929, Asner made his TV debut in 1957. He is best known for his role as Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He also voiced the lead character in Pixar’s Oscar-winning movie Up and his most recent credits include roles on Netflix’s Cobra Kai, Grace and Frankie and Dead to Me.
According to Deadline, Asner is the most awarded male performer in Emmy history with seven wins as well as being a recipient of the 2001’s Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.
Hollywood has flooded social media with touching tributes to the actor. Mia Farrow wrote: “To know Ed, even a little, was a privilege. You could not find a more honorable person. He will be missed. Love to his wonderful family.” Michael McKean added, “Ed Asner was a fine man and a great actor. He was tough in the ways that count and suffered no fools. I acted with him just once and knew how lucky I was to do so. A hero. Rest in peace, Ed.”
