Adored comedic actor Fred Willard has died at 86-years-old, his daughter, Hope Mulbarger, shared in a statement on Saturday.
Adored comedic actor Fred Willard has died at 86-years-old, his daughter, Hope Mulbarger, shared in a statement on Saturday.
But by no means was that the be-all and end-all of Fred's acting resume.
He's been a Hollywood mainstay since first breaking into the scene back in the late 1970s.
To try and quote Fred's lengthy and impressive resume would be doing him a disservice.
Through his hard work and dedication, Fred became one of the most familiar faces in comedy.
This sketch comedy collective was comprised of some of the hottest young talented comedians in the industry.
John Candy, Eugene Levy, and Martin Short all got their start on SCTV.
Fred played a military colonel and chaperone to the band.
He doesn't have an abundance of screen time but Fred still manages to work his magic.
If you haven't seen this hilarious mockumentary-style film about the competitive world of animal pageantry, add it to your list!
Fred played the hilarious Harvard chancellor, Philip Huntley.
His brief but memorable appearances help make the film the hilarious cult classic that it is today.
Fred played network exec, Ed Harken.
His hilarious phone calls about his troubled son served as some of the more hilarious moments in-between scenes.
"He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end," she wrote as part of her tribute.
So heartbreaking.
"A fond farewell to Mr. Fred Willard. How lucky we all are that we got to witness his great gifts. Thanks for the deep belly laughs. You are now with Mary. Home safe," she wrote.
RIP.
It is truly such a heartbreaking and sad moment for the world of entertainment.
Which of Fred's roles do you most remember him for? Leave a comment below and let us know!