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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/29/ed-asner-dies-lou-grant-mary-tyler-moore

Ed Asner, a burly and prolific character actor who became a star in middle age as the gruff but lovable newsman Lou Grant, first in the hit comedy The Mary Tyler Moore Show and later in the drama Lou Grant, died on Sunday. He was 91.

Asner’s representative confirmed the actor’s death. His official Twitter account included a note from his children: “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.”

 

[ClanOfNone]

That sequence is my favorite Pixar moment and never fails to get me all misty eyed.

RIP Ed, you magnificent bastard.

 

[AlteredForms]

Never had the opportunity to watch Up as I’ve always thought it was shameless in the way it tugs at the heartstrings, but many people love it regardless. Rest in peace Ed.

 

[AJUMP23]

An amazing actor.

 

[Amory]

He was great in Up but for me I'll always think of Ed Wuncler from the boondocks when I hear his voice



RIP

 

[MaestroMike]

RIP

 

[joedan]

I know I'm old as I'm baffled that all the articles about his passing are about the movie UP when whenever his name comes to mind I think about the Mary Tyler Moore Show.

 

[Blade2.0]

Man that sucks. Loved him in up and Cobra Kai. He played a small but very pivotal role in that one. Wonder what they'll do with his character now.

 

[BigBooper]

I know I'm old as I'm baffled that all the articles about his passing are about the movie UP when whenever his name comes to mind I think about the Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Me too. He was the best of the grumpy tv bosses.

 

[Alcibiades]

I didn't realize or remember he had anything to do with up, also know him from MTM.

 

[MudoSkills]

 

[Thaedolus]

Good news!