Norm Macdonald passed on September 14th

It was sad to note the passing of Norm Macdonald, comedian and Saturday Night Live alum who also did various cameos and comedy roles over the years.

I was always amused by his matter of fact presentation and some of his material was risque and hilarious.

Norman Gene Macdonald was born in Canada on October 17, 1959 and became a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his deadpan style.

He wrote for the sitcom Roseanne and made guest appearances on shows such as The Drew Carey Show and NewsRadio.

He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) for five years. He anchored the Weekend Update segment for three seasons.

After leaving SNL, he starred in the 1998 film Dirty Work and in his own sitcom, The Norm Show, from 1999 to 2001.

In 2013 he began a video podcast called Norm Macdonald Live which was primarily an interview show featuring comedians and other celebrities.

He also appeared in numerous movies and was a guest on talk shows such as Conan, Late Night with David Letterman, and The Howard Stern Show. He also did voice acting work for animated television.

Norm Macdonald died from cancer in Los Angeles on September 14, 2021, at age 61.

He had been diagnosed with the disease nine years prior but did not diclose his condition publicly.