ED ASNER

They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

WASHINGTON — Hollywood celebrities expressed their heartfelt tributes on the demise of actor Ed Asner. Seven-time Emmy-winning actor Asner passed away at his home on Aug. 29, 2021, at the age of 91. “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully. Paying tribute to his “Cobra Kai” co-star, William Zabka took to his Twitter handle. My love and deepest condolences to the Asner family #RIP Dear Ed @TheOnlyEdAsner (sic),” said the tweet.

The prolific character actor was most known for his work on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and the drama "Lou Grant." Carter Evans reports.

Ed Asner, the 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 Sunday. He was 91. Omar Villafranca reports.

Asner won seven Emmy awards over the course of his career and was outspoken about progressive causes.

Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, who starred as Lou Grant on both “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and hourlong drama “Lou Grant” is dead at age 91.

Actor Ed Asner, the blustery but lovable Lou Grant in two successful television series, has died.

Asner held the record for most Primetime Emmys earned by a male actor.

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The 82-year-old veteran of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" is now on Broadway, playing a cantankerous atheist in "Grace"