This person died in 2022 at age 68.  His act fit comfortably into the category of “family entertainment.”  He had a self-deprecating style that won him legions of fans, among them Johnny Carson, whose early support catapulted him to stardom. He had roles in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Coming to America”. He hosted “Family Feud” for three seasons. He was nominated 3 times for a supporting actor Emmy, which he won in 2016. His comedy routine often centered around jokes about his own weight, which topped 300 pounds at times. Today’s dead celebrity is Louie Anderson.

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Transcript of this episode

New York Times Obituary for Louie Anderson

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Sound Judgement podcast and newsletter

Louie Anderson’s first appearance on Johnny Carson

Louie Anderson on playing Winston Churchill in Drunk History

“Why Christine Baskets Was One of TV’s Greatest Characters” article from NYT

Louie Anderson official website

HPB.com

Dead or Alive Quiz Game