Pauly Shore Said Goodbye to Friend Louie Anderson Before His Death at Las Vegas Hospital
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Pauly Shore Said Goodbye to Friend Louie Anderson Before His Death at Las Vegas Hospital
Pauly Shore said goodbye to his friend Louie Anderson in person.
Hours before news of Anderson’s death was made public on Friday, Shore had tweeted about how he got to see comedian, 68, at a Las Vegas hospital.
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Shore, 53, shared their final exchange on Twitter Thursday evening.
“Attention comedians and @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 prayers,” Shore wrote.
PAULY SHORE; Louie Anderson Credit: Richard Harbaugh via Getty Images; Matthew Eisman/Getty Images
The actor also responded to one fan who asked to “please let [Louie] know that we love him.”
“I did,” Shore wrote.
Pauly Shore, Michael Rottenberg & Louie Anderson Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc
Anderson’s publicist, Glenn Schwartz, confirmed to PEOPLE that the comedian died on Friday. Anderson was undergoing treatments after he was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Schwartz said Anderson’s “cause of death was complications from cancer.”
News that Anderson was hospitalized for treatment was shared by Schwartz on Tuesday. “Iconic comedian Louie Anderson is currently in a Las Vegas hospital being treated for diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer,” Glenn Schwartz, told Rolling Stone. “He is resting comfortably.”
Alert: Louie Anderson, an actor and comedian who starred in ‘Baskets’ and as ‘Family Feud’ host, has died at age 68
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Alert: Louie Anderson, an actor and comedian who starred in ‘Baskets’ and as ‘Family Feud’ host, has died at age 68
Louie Anderson: Longtime comedian dead at 68
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Actor and comedian Louie Anderson has died at the age of 68.
Earlier this week, Anderson’s spokesperson said he was being treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a Las Vegas hospital. At the time, publicist Glenn Schwartz said the comedian had been “resting comfortably.”
Anderson, who lived in Las Vegas, won a 2016 Emmy for best supporting actor for the comedy series “Baskets.” In that show, he portrayed Christine Baskets, the mother of twin sons played by Zach Galifianakis. The role also earned him three consecutive nominations for the award.
Anderson had been a familiar face elsewhere on TV, including as host of a revival of the game show “Family Feud” from 1999 to 2002, and on comedy specials and in frequent late-night talk show appearances.
Anderson also appeared on the big screen in 1988′s “Coming to America” and in last year’s sequel to the Eddie Murphy comedy.
Hollywood Mourns Louie Anderson: ‘One of Comedy’s Greatest Gifts’
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After news broke that “Baskets” star Louie Anderson died Friday morning, celebrities took to social media to mourn the loss of the Emmy-winning comedian. Anderson, who started the 1990s cartoon series “Life With Louie” and appeared in “Coming to America” and “Search Party,” was also a Las Vegas comedy staple, with his stand-up show “Louie: Larger Than Life” running from 2003 to 2012.
Michael McKean took to Twitter to honor Anderson and his work in “Baskets” alongside Zach Galifianakis. “Baskets was such a phenomenal “second act” for Louie Anderson,” McKean wrote. “I wish he’d gotten a third. RIP.”
Baskets was such a phenomenal “second act” for Louie Anderson. I wish he’d gotten a third. RIP — Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) January 21, 2022
Adam Sandler wrote on Twitter, “Damn. Such a funny great guy. Made us all laugh so much. Loved him. Condolences to his whole family.”
Damn. Such a funny great guy. Made us all laugh so much. Loved him. Condolences to his whole family. pic.twitter.com/4m92SuBovy — Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) January 21, 2022
Posting a photo of Anderson, Bob Saget and himself, Gilbert Gottfried wrote on Twitter, “This photo is very sad now. RIP Bob Saget and RIP Louie Anderson. Both good friends that will be missed.”
This photo is very sad now. RIP Bob Saget and RIP Louie Anderson. Both good friends that will be missed. pic.twitter.com/DLJ8Ntt7LN — Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) January 21, 2022
Howie Mandel added, “What is going on? We just lost another beautiful funny friend . Omg there’s got to be more funny up there than down here. Norm Bob and now @LouieAnderson. No words but love and shock.”
What is going on ? We just lost another beautiful funny friend . Omg there’s got to be more funny up there than down here. Norm Bob and now @LouieAnderson . No words but love and shock. — Howie Mandel (@howiemandel) January 21, 2022
Viola Davis also took to social media to honor Anderson. “RIP Louie Anderson! You were as gracious and kind as you were funny,” Davis wrote. “Rest well!! Keep ’em laughing in Heaven.”
RIP Louie Anderson! You were as gracious and kind as you were funny. Rest well!! Keep ’em laughing in Heaven ❤️https://t.co/c9tEjNOOwg — Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 21, 2022
Comedy legend George Wallace shared on Twitter, “Heaven has a hell of an open mic night goin’ right about now. Everybody gets the light. You’ll be missed. Louie. What an awesome friend. One in a million.”
Heaven has a hell of an open mic night goin’ right about now. Everybody gets the light. You’ll be missed. Louie. What an awesome friend. One in a million. Also pictured, the very much alive @kathleenmadigan, who has promised not to die this year. https://t.co/YkW4BSel38 pic.twitter.com/BlkHv5wuLl — George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace) January 21, 2022
Henry Winkler also paid tribute to Anderson on Twitter, writing, “Your generosity of spirit will cover the world from above… We are so lucky you were on earth for a moment, spreading your humor all over like bars of living gold… Good Bye.”
Louie Anderson : Your generosity of spirit will cover the world from above .. we are so lucky you were on earth for a moment , spreading your humor all over like bars of living gold .. Good Bye — Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) January 21, 2022
Jeff Ross quipped, “When Meatloaf died Louie Anderson was like, ‘What’s the point of living?’ I loved them both.”
When Meatloaf died Louie Anderson was like, “What’s the point of living?” I loved them both. — Jeff Ross (@realjeffreyross) January 21, 2022
Comedian Doug Benson wrote on Twitter, “Louie is one of the first comedians I ever saw in person. He is not only hilarious, but a sweet man and a cheerleader for comedians and comedy. His work in ‘Baskets’ alone gives him legendary status.”
Louie is one of the first comedians I ever saw in person. He is not only hilarious, but a sweet man and a cheerleader for comedians and comedy. His work in BASKETS alone gives him legendary status. And the look on his face in this pic! Hang in there, Louie! @LouieAnderson https://t.co/zbQv6phCAE — Doug Benson is at Super Nova H-wood 2nite & sat! (@DougBenson) January 21, 2022
Stand-up comedian Kathleen Madigan shared a photo of her and Louie on Twitter, writing, “Grateful I got to say goodbye. Loved him like a brother. My midwest king.”
Grateful I got to say goodbye. Loved him like a brother. My midwest king. 💔💔💔 #RIPLouieAnderson pic.twitter.com/IcpMe6UDiA — Kathleen Madigan (@kathleenmadigan) January 21, 2022
Charles Rogers, co-creator and co-showrunner of “Search Party,” shared an old video of Anderson on his Instagram story, writing, “Louie was a magical genius and a deeply loving person. He had cracked a side of life that few people ever do. I’ll be forever grateful for him.”
The National Comedy Center honored Anderson with a statement sent to Variety. “Few comedians have found success in so many of comedy’s arenas — from stand-up, sitcoms and animation to game shows, reality shows and feature film,” said Journey Gunderson, the executive director of the center. “Louie Anderson made his mark on the art form in wide-ranging ways and gifted us all with comedy that deftly ranged from hilarious to poignant. Anderson will be revered for years to come as someone who regularly and publicly challenged ideas about what comedy is, and for the empathy and grace he showed his peers and audiences alike.”
In a statement from FX, the network wrote, “We are so deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Louie Anderson. For four wonderful seasons, Louie graced us and fans of ‘Baskets’ with a bravura performance as Christine Baskets, for which he deservedly was recognized by his peers with the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. It was a risky role for him and he embraced it with a fearlessness and joy that demonstrated his brilliance as an artist. He truly cared about his craft and was a true professional in every sense. Our hearts go out to his loved ones and his ‘Baskets’ family — Zach Galifianakis, Jonathan Krisel and Martha Kelly and all the cast and crew. He will be missed by us all but never forgotten and always bring a smile to our faces.”
Actor Michael Abbott Jr. also celebrated Anderson’s work on “Baskets,” writing, “Louie Anderson’s role as Christine on @BasketsFX will go down as one of tv comedies greatest gifts.”
Louie Anderson’s role as Christine on @BasketsFX will go down as one of tv comedies greatest gifts. ❤️ https://t.co/pSWi5OLLM7 — Michael Abbott Jr. (@mykabit) January 21, 2022
Comedian and writer Travon Free also paid tribute on Twitter, writing, “Louie Anderson was a very dear friend and one of the people who very early in my career believed in me and would put me and a couple of other comics he loved up in a hotel in Vegas and pay us to open for him when we needed money. What a huge loss. Rest in peace my friend.”
Louie Anderson was a very dear friend and one of the people who very early in my career believed in me and would put me and a couple of other comics he loved up in a hotel in Vegas and pay us to open for him when we needed money. What a huge loss. Rest in peace my friend. https://t.co/G0J32twR0A — Travon Free (@Travon) January 21, 2022
Actor and comedian D.L. Hughley paid tribute to Anderson on Twitter, writing, “No words! RIP Louie!! One of my all time favorites.”
Louie Anderson, Actor and Comedian, Dies at 68
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It seems like 2022 has started with a deluge of celebrity deaths, and here is yet another one: Louie Anderson, the popular standup comedian, actor, and game show host has died. He passed away on Friday morning after recently entering the hospital to treat diffuse large B cell lymphoma. His death was confirmed by Deadline. Anderson was just 68 years old.
A native of Minnesota, Anderson made his breakthrough TV appearance in 1984 when he performed on The Tonight Show for the first time.
In 1985, Anderson appeared in the pilot for Perfect Strangers as the American cousin of Bronson Pinchot’s eccentric immigrant Balki, although he was replaced by Mark Linn-Baker when the show went to series. Anderson instead became a mainstay on the standup comedy scene, touring for decades, and releasing numerous standup specials. (He also headlined his own show in Las Vegas for a decade starting in 2003.) One of his earliest onscreen roles was a memorable supporting performance opposite Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall in Coming to America.
In the 1990s, Anderson co-created his own animated series based on his life titled Life With Louie, with Anderson voicing himself as an 8-year-old growing up in Wisconsin in a house with many siblings. (Anderson also provided the voice of his own father.)
In 1999, Anderson became the first host of the revived Family Feud, following in the footsteps of Richard Dawson and Ray Combs. Anderson hosted the show for three years, and returned in 2017 to appear as a contestant on an edition of Celebrity Family Feud. Anderson was also a regular on the game shows Hollywood Squares and Funny You Should Ask, and he made dozens of appearances on late night television, including The Tonight Show, Arsenio Hall, Late Night, The Late Show, and The Late Late Show.
In recent years, Anderson earned acclaim, several Emmy nominations, and one Emmy win for his work on the FX series Baskets playing Christine Baskets, the mom of Zach Galifianakis’ characters, Chip and Dale. He also won several Daytime Emmys for Life With Louie as well. He had an amazing career and he will be missed. January really can’t end soon enough; it’s been a brutal month.
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