Fred Willard has passed away at 86

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Comic actor Fred Willard dies at 86

Fred Willard, the comic actor considered by many a master of the mockumentary genre, died Friday at age 86.

Willard was best known for his roles in Christopher Guest films such as "Best in Show" and "A Mighty Wind," and over the course of his long career he made an art of dry humor that brought laughs in goofy, subtle and understated ways.


His deep range lent itself to scene-stealing roles on sitcoms such as "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Modern Family." He even appeared as the only human character in the animated film "WALL-E," a first for a Pixar film.

"It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old," Hope Willard tweeted on Saturday. "He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end. We loved him so very much! We will miss him forever."

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Aww, RIP.

 

[Vinayaka]

Very funny guy. I liked his guest spots on Leno's Tonight Show. RIP

 

[Revoltingest]

RIP, dude.

 

[Wu Wei]

R.I.P.

 

[Vinayaka]

 

[Quagmire]

This was a great show:

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