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FRED WILLARD, THE comic actor whose improvisation style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like This Is Spinal Tap, Best In Show and Anchorman, has died aged 86.
Willard’s daughter, Hope Mulbarger, said in a statement that her father died peacefully last night. The cause of his death has not been released.
“He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end,” Mulbarger said. “We loved him so very much. We will miss him forever.”
Willard was rarely a leading man or even a major supporting character. He specialised in small, scene-stealing appearances.
Willard was a four-time Emmy nominee for his roles in What’s Hot, What’s Not, Everybody Loves Raymond, Modern Family and The Bold and the Beautiful.
“How lucky that we all got to enjoy Fred Willard’s gifts,” said actress Jamie Lee Curtis on Twitter.
She was married to Christopher Guest who directed Best in Show and Waiting For Guffman.
“Thanks for the deep belly laughs Mr Willard,” she continued.
Willard’s death comes nearly two years after his wife Mary Willard died at the age of 71. She was a playwright and TV writer, earning four Emmy nominations.
After his wife died, Willard questioned whether he would work again. But he was brought on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to mock President Donald Trump’s “space force”. It was a reprise role of the 1978 NBC show Space Force.
“There was no man sweeter or funnier,” Kimmel said on Twitter. “We were so lucky to know Fred Willard and will miss his many visits.”
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Serious injuries because the state refuses to legalize fireworks but prefers thousands of them to be let off illegally. Same with drugs. Leave it to the underworld to police that too. Dumb and dumber.
@Red Pirate 71: serious injuries because someone brought illegal explosives into the country which were used illegally by untrained individuals. Personal responsibility goes a long way, it’s not the states fault all the time!
@Red Pirate 71: how would legalising fireworks prevent accidents like this?
Next you’ll be blaming the government for the weather.
@Red Pirate 71: How can you blame the government for teenagers being idiots?
@Chin Feeyin: Because the fireworks they could buy then would be regulated and have proper safety standards attached to them. I guarantee what caused this was some shitty black cat banger from the black market.
@Luap: most fireworks are bought in the north
@Red Pirate 71: so you’re blaming the state for the stupid actions of two fellows who are old enough to know better?
@Red Pirate 71:
Personal responsibility.
@Chin Feeyin: Everyone knows the government is to blame for the weather !
@Richie Kennedy: because he is from that part of society himself.
@Luap: that’s pure speculation. Fireworks are dangerous in any kids’ hands. Also dangerous in the hands of untrained adults.
@Red Pirate 71: ‘cos no one in countries where fireworks are legal has ever been injured?
@Red Pirate 71: and dumbest
@Luap: You guarantee it do you?
@Red Pirate 71: this is by far the most idiotic comment ive ever seen… What a dope!!!
@Red Pirate 71: it’s legal in the uk and they never have firework accidents!
@Paul: It is very much the states responsibility to police this, they after all, are the ones who put the legislation in place. Wouldn’t be surprised if you are one of those people who buy fireworks on the black market for Halloween night.
@Paul: If the state prohibits something they create a black market. Black market dealers will sell to children! Were fireworks legal and sold in shops, you would be able to have laws to restrict children from buying them.
Zero sympathy unless they were subjected of an actual accident, on the other hand if they did this to themselves whilst mucking around illegally with illegal fireworks… well, Darwin always wins.
@ros aodha: they are only kids you muppet. Be careful what you write . Family members could be reading this. Fool
Cabra fireworks intimidation of innocent people gangs on bikes lawless living off the state I’m entitled give me everything now and I will promise to be vermin leeching off the state right to the end !
Apparently one lad lost a couple of fingers, the other an eye.
@Liam Ó hAodha: ah well.
So?
Anyone see the video going around with the AC Milan fan(I think) losing a hand thanks to a firework,, gruesome to say the least… :(
@Devilsavocado: ya looks cool
They were setting off fireworks ‘on the southside’ as well yesterday – could only hear them, but one sounded like a lovely sparkely one – only it was in the middle of the afternoon in bright sunshine … what a waste
Well if you play with fire……
Been gangs of these youths setting them off around pearse street since mid august, aiming them at people passing by. Gards dont seem to be doing anything to stop it
I was getting off the Luas at Broadstone yesterday evening when a group of teenagers let off proper fireworks beside the track. They exploded at ground level. I was thinking they could’ve seriously injured someone. One girl walking beside them got such a fright. Wonder if it was the same group they were on the green Luas line to Cabra
The Dumb F**kers were messing with Explosives, shit happens when your that thick.
@Jesse James: Maybe learn how to spell ‘you’re’ before calling people dumb. And get some empathy while you’re at it too.
@Marie McG: play stupid games win stupid prizes
Nobody is doing 5 years for lighting fireworks. What nonsense! You wouldn’t even get 5 years for murder in this country.
It’s a little early for fireworks.
Kids will be kids. Some have to learn the hard way.
Two more candidates for the Darwin Awards :-)
Kids will be kids.
Some have to learn the hard way.
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