Actor Ed Asner has died aged 91.
The seven-time Emmy winner was best known for playing Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and voicing Carl Fredricksen in the animated film Up.
The news of his passing was shared via Twitter on Sunday, with his children writing: “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully.”
We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head- Goodnight dad. We love you.
— Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) August 29, 2021
“Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head- Goodnight dad. We love you,” they added.
Fans and friends of Ed have been paying tribute to the late star on Twitter.
Check out some of the tributes below:
Ed Asner was a great friend of The Muppets. Few have ever been as funny, talented, and kind as he was. We will miss him dearly.
— The Muppets (@TheMuppets) August 29, 2021
My friend Ed Asner was everything I’ve always wanted to be. Actor, author, activist, warm, lovable, gruff, lefty, patriot and a great father. Every member of SAG owes Ed Asner so much. Please keep supporting @EdAsnerCenter pic.twitter.com/gF9pYnvq7P
— Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) August 29, 2021
Lou Grant was one of those iconic characters who will always be part of our nation’s identity. And so will Ed Asner. pic.twitter.com/aLcMF2PxSA
— Al Franken (@alfranken) August 29, 2021
I had the honor to witness Ed’s generosity and compassion first hand. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. RIP Ed Asner. @EdAsnerCenter pic.twitter.com/EbNNjoxFnC
— Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) August 29, 2021
Ed Asner’s characters brought so much joy to so many for so long. Time determines icons and the decades solidified his place. RIP and thank you. https://t.co/0tc5hjE8NO
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) August 29, 2021
An actor, activist, father, uncle and friend to many.
You made us laugh, warmed our hearts, fought for justice, and stood up for what you believed was right.
You will be missed. Rest In Peace. https://t.co/L2kS77ztKn
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) August 29, 2021
