Emmy-winning actor Louie Anderson dies at 68


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The star of the comedy series 'Baskets' died in Las Vegas, where he was admitted into a hospital earlier this week for treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Photo: Reuters

Louie Anderson, a three-time Emmy Award winner, comedian and game show host, died on Friday (Jan 21) morning after a battle with cancer, his publicist told Deadline. He was 68.

The star of the comedy series Baskets died in Las Vegas, where he was admitted into a hospital earlier this week for treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma, publicist Glenn Schwartz told the entertainment publication.

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