Ed Asner dies at 91: TV star known for playing Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show ‘passes away peacefully’ surrounded by his family
Legendary TV actor Ed Asner has died aged 91.
Best known for playing the role of Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Asner passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday morning, Deadline reports.
The cause of death is not yet clear.
The late star is the most decorated male performer in the history of the Emmys, with a total of seven wins, five of which were for his role as Lou Grant.
A former president of the Screen Actors Guild, Asner was a much-loved and well-respected member of the Hollywood community.
His character in The Mary Tyler Moore Show proved so popular that he ended up having his own spin-off show, Lou Grant, which was a drama.
Ed Asner dies at 91: TV star known for playing Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show ‘passes away peacefully’ surrounded by his family (Pictured last January, 2020)
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