Lil’ ol’ Calamity Jane was Fred’s photographer during a shoot for the NBC show Real People, way back in 1981
HELLUVA nice guy!
It’s a sad day for Hollywood fans around the world.
E! News can confirm that Fred Willard has passed away. He was 86 years old.
According to the late actor’s rep, he died of natural causes on May 15.
“My father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old. He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end…….We loved him so very much. We will miss him forever.”
Hope
Fred Willard’s Daughter
The legendary comic actor was best known for his roles in Anchorman, This Is Spinal Tap, Modern Family and his various appearances in Christopher Guest’s movies, which include: Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman, A Mighty Wind and others.

Legendary Comic Actor Fred Willard Dead at 86
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