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#RIP FredWillard: Hollywood celebrities mourn over comedian’s death

If you go to Google and type Fred Willard, within the news section you’ll see various images and videos of a man receiving standing ovations one after another—and it’s all because of his uncanny ability for comedy.

Willard, highly regarded as the “king of mockumentaries,” died last May 15 due to natural causes. 

Damn you, 2020.

Hollywood celebrities mourned the loss of the comedian on their respective social media accounts. 

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“RIP Fred Willard” he said on the Instagram account. The actor shared a photo of the comedian sitting on a violet chair, holding a duck on his IG account.

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 David Koechner

“God bless this genius, grateful to have known and worked with such a tremendous talent and beautiful human being. #ripfredwillard

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“How lucky that we all got to enjoy Fred Willard’s gifts. He is with his missed Mary now. Thanks for the deep belly laughs Mr. Willard.” 

Jamie Lee Curtis

Fred Willard was the funniest person that I’ve ever worked with. He was a sweet, wonderful man. – Jamie Lee Curtis

Steve Carell

There was no man sweeter or funnier.  We were so lucky to know Fred Willard and will miss his many visits. – Steve Carell

Ben Stiller

“Fred Willard was a brilliant comic actor and improvisor. He could make anything funny. His work goes down as some of the funniest ever, From Jerry Hubbard on…he inspired and influenced so many people in comedy. Sending love to his family.”  —  Ben Stiller

Olivia Wilde

“Plans tonight: watching ‘Best In Show’ and ‘Your Sister’s Sister.’ We lost a lot of light today.” — Olivia Wilde

POP! Creator Community / John Zedrick Simeon

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