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Old 09-14-2021, 12:32 PM   #1
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Norm Macdonald, whose laconic delivery of sharp and incisive observations made him one of Saturday Night Live‘s most influential and beloved cast members, died today after a nine-year private battle with cancer. He was 61.

Macdonald’s death was announced to Deadline by his management firm Brillstein Entertainment. The comedian’s longtime producing partner and friend Lori Jo Hoekstra, who was with him at the time of his death this morning, said Macdonald had been battling cancer for nearly a decade but was determined to keep his health struggles private, away from family, friends and fans.
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wasn't sure if it was legit as it hasn't been reported anywhere else.

dammit.

I would say he's one of the most underappreciated comedians of the past 30 years.

so many people just didn't get his brilliance.
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No way!! I loved Norm and that really sucks.
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Old 09-14-2021, 12:36 PM   #4
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This one stings, loved Norm so much
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Old 09-14-2021, 12:37 PM   #5
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Holy ####. Terrible news. Could watch his Weekend Updates until the end of time. Got to see him live once and very glad I did. RIP
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Old 09-14-2021, 12:37 PM   #6
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this can't be true

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Old 09-14-2021, 12:37 PM   #7
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Old 09-14-2021, 12:38 PM   #8
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An absolute legend. One of the All-Time Greats. Seeing him live was an absolute treat.



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Old 09-14-2021, 12:38 PM   #9
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Brutal. He was so so so funny. Love how he relentlessly went after Michael Jackson when no one else would.
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God dammit.

Love me some Norm; his “memoir” ‘Based on a True Story’ is one of the funniest books you’ll ever read.
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Shiiiiiiit.
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Old 09-14-2021, 12:39 PM   #12
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Norm losing his sponsors is the best thing on youtube
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Very very sad, one of the legends of comedy.
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Brutal news. Brilliant comedian.
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Old 09-14-2021, 12:56 PM   #16
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Saw him live, he was great. RIP
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Ugh #### cancer. Rest in Peace.
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This is very shocking. I routinely watch old Norm clips on YouTube as he is one of my favorite comedians.
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I actually exclaimed "NO!" at the top of my lungs when I read this. RIP!
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