Fred Willard has passed at the age of 86.
Willard was one of the funniest people to appear in TV and movies, full stop.
When I was in high school, Nick at Nite sprang into being and shortly thereafter brought on old episodes of Fernwood 2-Night, which, as a kid who could never sleep (or an adult who still won't go to bed), I found myself watching when I'd get a chance. And then, of course, his appearances in Christopher Guest movies of the mid-90's just sealed the deal. The man was hysterical.*
I'm really going to miss knowing he was out there, his guest appearances on shows, his recurring roles on others, and basically just having Fred Willard in this universe.
*those doubters should immediately view Best in Show, and then tell me Willard's role wasn't the inspiration for how today's dog shows on TV are broadcast.
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