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," Macdonald’s friend and co-producer, Lori Jo Hoekstra, told Deadline.
Macdonald was born in 1959, making him 61 at the time of his death.
It’s the people he’s touched that are beginning to express their heartbreak at his death.
Of particular note are some massive names who are struggling with this news.
Actor and singer Josh Gadtweeteda link toDeadline’s articleconfirming Macdonald’s death, saying, “Oh come on!
One of the most underrated and hilarious SNL performers.
Many celebrities are joining in on the collective mourning.
Whitney Cummingstweeted, “Norm is the pinnacle of bravery and originality,” with a broken heart emoticon.
Meanwhile, Seth Rogentweeted, “Oh f***.
He was the funniest guest of all time.
We lost a comedy giant today.
One of the all time greats.
And Jim Carreytweeted, “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.”
