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Legendary actor Ed Asner died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, of natural causes in his California home. He was 91. Asner worked well into 2021 with appearances on ‘Cobra Kai’ and ‘Grace and Frankie.’ However he was best known for playing gruff newsman Lou Grant in ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show.’

Little is currently known about the former child actor's death.

Ed Asner died at the age of 91 on Aug. 29. He leaves behind over 400 credits including 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' 'Elf' and 'Up.' However, he appears on three episodes of 'Cobra Kai' as a very significant character in Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka)'s world.

Barry Hankerson says he turned to his religion to cope with learning of R. Kelly's relationship with his underage niece Aaliyah. Kelly illegally married Aaliyah when he was 27 and she was 15.

Aaliyah's music is now available on streaming services and Barry Hankerson says he's not fully responsible for the delay. Hankerson says Aaliyah's mom initially didn't want the music out.

Damon Dash says Aaliyah was deathly afraid of planes. He claims another singer offered her a private flight that her music video director Hype Williams took instead. Aaliyah died in another plane crash days later.

Damon Dash will never forget the day he learned that his love, Aaliyah, died in a plane crash. Dash says Aaliyah's mother made the phone call.

'The Price is Right' is one of America's biggest television shows and provided endless entertainment with host Bob Barker at its helm. Barker retired from hosting in 2007 but has made cameos and guest-hosting stints. Is Bob Barker still alive and doing well? Here's what the former 'The Price is Right' host is up to.

Annette Kowalski and husband Walt discovered Bob Ross but she would later deem him a 'tyrant'. After his death they didn't attend his funeral and became entangled in multiple lawsuits over the Bob Ross, Inc. properties.

Whitney Houston's favorite song of her's is 'The Greatest Love of All.' The song was released in 1986 and is her second-biggest chart-topping hit.

Tupac Shakur's murder remains unsolved. Speculation that Orlando Anderson was the triggerman has been the case since Tupac's death but Anderson died two years after Tupac.

Markie Post was one of the stars of the hit series 'Night Court.' Read on for more about her career and net worth.

Sean Combs says losing Kim Porter sparked something in him to look at like differently. Combs and Porter dated on and off for over a decade before finally splitting in 2006.

Elvis Presley's death had a huge impact on his daughter but not immediately. Here's what Priscilla Presley had to say about it in her book.

The Grateful Dead suffered a tragic loss over 20 years ago with the death of Jerry Garcia. Garcia suddenly died soon after his 53rd birthday. A big memorial service was held for the legendary musician, and his remains were cremated. Then, his ashes were carried and spread in different locations in the world.

Aaliyah's self-titled third studio album was not accidentally named. The late singer once said that her name and the album's message coincides with her growth.

Aaliyah's "Rock the Boat" was almost scrapped because the producer didn't like it. Luckily, one of Aaliyah's songwriter's liked the track and decided to work with it.

Aaliyah's 'I Care 4 U' is one of her most popular songs. Featured on her self-titled third album, "I Care 4 U" was actually intended for Aaliyah's sophomore album.

How is Naya Rivera's family coping in the year since her death? There's one shining star in their life: Her son, Josey Dorsey.

Richard Donner died at age 91 oon July 5. Looking back at his career, you've got to acknowledge 'Lethal Weapon,' 'Superman,' 'The Goonies,' 'The Omen' and more big hits. Between those, we look at 3 additional Richard Donner gems.