Canadian comedian Norm Macdonald dies at age 61

Canadian comedian Norm Macdonald has died at the age of 61 after a nearly decade-long battle with cancer.

Macdonald, a former “Saturday Night Live” writer, performer and “Weekend Update” host, was born in Quebec City, Que.

He passed away on Tuesday after keeping his nine-year battle with cancer quiet.

Macdonald’s death was confirmed by his management team, Brillstein Entertainment Partners.

After leaving “Saturday Night Live” in the late 1990s, Macdonald starred in an ABC sitcom. He was known for his deadpan style of comedy and wrote for the widely popular show, “Roseann.”

Many celebrities posted tributes online to honour Macdonald, including Adam Sandler, Conan O’Brien, and Larry The Cable Guy.

No one did Burt better than Norm. Not even Burt! RT @PhredJonz: Norm MacDonald’s legendary take on Burt Reynolds on the Jeopardy skits will forever be in the Hall of Fame of Best SNL Characters. Rest In Peace. #TurdFerguson pic.twitter.com/2i5MLR1fEa

— Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) September 15, 2021

Every one of us loved Norm. Some of the hardest laughs of my life with this man. Most fearless funny original guy we knew. An incredible dad. A great friend. A legend. Love u pal. pic.twitter.com/2Pftw28uPc

— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) September 14, 2021

I am absolutely devastated about Norm Macdonald. Norm had the most unique comedic voice I have ever encountered and he was so relentlessly and uncompromisingly funny. I will never laugh that hard again. I'm so sad for all of us today.

— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) September 14, 2021