The legendary actor and activist Ed Asner has died. Asner, 91, died Sunday morning and is believed to have been surrounded by his family.
We are sorry to announce that our beloved Patriarch passed away peacefully this morning. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on the head, good night, papa. We love you.
– Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) August 29, 2021
Asner is best known for starring the character of Lou Grant in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The character was so popular that he called a spin-off series. received Lou Grant. His portrayal of Grant earned him five Emmy wins, and he received two other Emmy wins (for the miniseries) during his career. Rich man, poor man and root), making him the most distinguished male performer in the history of the awards ceremony. More recently, Asner spoke to Carl Fredricksen in Pixars Highwho played Santa Claus in Eleven, and appeared in Cobra Kai.
Asner served twice as President of the Screen Actors Guild from 1981 to 1985. He also supported the 1980 SAG strike and was a political activist. Asner was a contributor to payer health care and was a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. He also worked on and narrated the documentary Behind the feardealing with HIV / AIDS denial.
Asner fathered four children, including actress Kathryn Asner (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and was married twice to Nancy Sykes (1959-1988) and Cindy Gilmore (1998-2015).
ComingSoon offers condolences to Asner’s family and friends.
