Harry Anderson
American actor and magician (1952–2018)
Harry Laverne Anderson (October 14, 1952 – April 16, 2018) was an American actor, comedian and magician.[3] He is best known for the role of Judge Harry Stone on the 1984–92 television series Night Court.[2] He was also known for his role as Richie Tozier in the 1990 Stephen King miniseries It.[4] Anderson also starred as Harry 'The Hat' Gittes in Cheers and played the title character in Dave's World. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island.
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| Born | Harry Laverne Anderson October 14, 1952 Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 2018 (aged 65) |
| Cause of death | Cardioembolic cerebrovascular accident complicated by influenza[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, magician |
| Years active | 1978–2014 |
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| Children | 2 |
In late January 2018, Anderson suffered several strokes which declined his health and later suffered from influenza.[5] On April 16, 2018, Anderson died in his sleep of a stroke caused by influenza at his home in Asheville at the age of 65.[4][5][6] He was 65 years old.[6]
References
change- ↑ "Harry Anderson's Death Certificate" (PDF). TMZ. April 24, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 25, 2018. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Harry Anderson: Biography". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ↑ Schwartz, John (August 30, 2006). "For Harry Anderson, the New Orleans Magic Is Gone". The New York Times. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Shanely, Patric (April 16, 2018). "'Night Court' Actor Harry Anderson Dies at 65". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "'Night Court' Star Harry Anderson's 9/11 Transcript Released". TMZ. April 19, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "'Night Court' Star, Harry Anderson, Dead at 65". The Washington Post. April 16, 2018. Archived from the original on April 17, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2018.