American actor and magician (1952–2018) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harry Laverne Anderson (October 14, 1952 – April 16, 2018) was an American actor, comedian and magician.[3] He is best known for the role of Judge Harry Stone on the 1984–92 television series Night Court.[2] He was also known for his role as Richie Tozier in the 1990 Stephen King miniseries It.[4] Anderson also starred as Harry 'The Hat' Gittes in Cheers and played the title character in Dave's World. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island.
Harry Anderson | |
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Born | Harry Laverne Anderson October 14, 1952 Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | April 16, 2018 65) | (aged
Cause of death | Cardioembolic cerebrovascular accident complicated by influenza[1] |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, magician |
Years active | 1978–2014 |
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Children | 2 |
In late January 2018, Anderson suffered several strokes which declined his health and later suffered from influenza.[5] On April 16, 2018, Anderson died in his sleep of a stroke caused by influenza at his home in Asheville at the age of 65.[4][5][6] He was 65 years old.[6]
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