By Daniel Arkin and Diana Dasrath
Norm Macdonald, a former “Saturday Night Live” cast member and stand-up comedian who earned a cult following with his deadpan delivery and wry wit, died Tuesday.
He was 61. Marc Gurvitz, Macdonald’s manager, confirmed his death to NBC News.
Macdonald had been battling cancer for nearly a decade but felt determined to keep his health struggles private, according to Lori Jo Hoekstra, Macdonald’s longtime producing partner and friend.
“He was most proud of his comedy. He never wanted the diagnosis to affect the way the audience or any of his loved ones saw him,” Hoekstra said in a statement. “Norm was a pure comic. He once wrote that ‘a joke should catch someone by surprise, it should never pander.’ He certainly never pandered. Norm will be missed terribly.”
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The world lost a real hero today. Norm, you’re gonna be missed, but don’t worry I’ll be keeping an eye on Germany for you.
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He was a great. Still loved Billy Madison, specifically when Billy asked what day it was. Norm’s character said: “October?”
I still quote that often when someone asks me what day it is.
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