Canadian stand-up comedian Norm Macdonald dies of cancer

Irobosa Osazuwa
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Popular Canadian stand-up comedian and actor, Norm Macdonald, is dead.

MacDonald best known for his role in the comedy series ‘The Saturday Night Live’ died on Tuesday after a nearly decade-long battle with cancer.

He died aged 61.

His death was announced to Deadline by his management firm, with the comedian’s longtime friend and producing partner, Lori Jo Hoekstra, explaining he wanted to keep his health struggles private.

He was scheduled to perform in the New York Comedy Festival lineup in November.

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