Norm MacDonald Dead at 61

Norm MacDonald died, a rep for the ‘SNL’ alum confirmed to ET. He was 61. MacDonald’s death on Tuesday follows a near decade-long cancer battle. Heartfelt tributes were shared by his comedy peers, including Jim Carrey, Steve Martin and Whitney Cummings. Carrey wrote on Twitter, ‘My dear friend Norm MacDonald passed after a brave 10 year battle. He was one of our most precious gems. An honest and courageous comedy genius. I love him.’

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[yessanknow]

“It’s one thing to make people laugh, it’s another to make people smile”- Norm Macdonald

[donaldhardy]

I'm gonna miss that old chunk of coal, He's a diamond forever now.

[Celfoindustries]

“Note to self: no matter how bad life gets, there’s always beer.”
— Norm MacDonald

[americafirst]

Billy Madison: "What day is it?"
Norm's character: "October?"

Always made me laugh!

[r.wesleydukes]

“I’m pretty sure, I’m not a doctor, but I’m pretty sure if you die, the cancer dies at the same time. That’s not a loss. That’s a draw.”

-Norm MacDonald

[alecjones]

This is absolutely crazy. Just yesterday, he was the funniest comic alive.

[canofjuice]

Definitely one of the saddest lost of the 21st century

[nicholasgarrick]

RIP norm you never sold out or backed down brother.

[gunzngrunge]

We lost one of the last comics who just didn’t give a fuck. A true genius and a master of comedy. The world is a lot less funnier without him. He will truly be missed

[trdaniel]

The first and only celebrity death I actually shed a tear for. Normie, Normie, Normie, much love

[Djeispark]

*One of the last of the gritty, fearless "tell it like it is" comedians. I didn't know he was battling cancer for 10 years. You fought well, Norm. Now you can rest. RIP TO A LEGEND.*

[eddybutternoodles]

There truly was no comedian like Norm, , , Norn Macdonald Live is one of the greatest shows ever created. RIP Norm

[PBBeezyee]

bro... he’s was my favorite. He kept popping up on my recommended recently too so I got really into him again

[AnyoneCanSee]

Here in Scotland, we had to spend a lot of last year in lockdown. It became pretty tough to be alone month after month and I'd always watch Norm to help me through.
The Moth joke is a work of genius. His comedy will live on and keep a lot of us from going when times get tough.

[j-r-m]

The greatest late night talk show guest of all time. His random appearances on Letterman and Conan were funnier than 99.99% of comedian’s standup specials.

[jon-vegard]

Norm is an acquired taste, and over the past few years, I'd really started to enjoy his comedy. It's sad that we will never get to hear a new Norm joke. Rest in peace, legend.

[Anomicx]

"Most people who go skinny dipping are actually just going dipping"

[moderatingmoderation]

I cried my heart out for a straight hour. We will miss you Norm you were the greatest

[owenjlawless]

One of the greatest of all time, yet still vastly underrated.

[mellonclarinet]

It's a strange feeling laughing at someone while being sad they've just died