Fred Willard, a prolific actor, comedian and writer that appeared in numerous shows and films, died on Friday evening, according to a statement from his daughter.
Hope Willard published a tweet on Satuday afternoon sharing the news of her 86-year-old father's death.
"It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old," she said.
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news 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!
— Hope Willard (@Mulbytime7) May 16, 2020
We will miss him forever.
"He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end.We loved him so very much! We will miss him forever."
The New York Times reported that Mike Eisenstadt, Willard's agent, confirmed the death.
Willard was an emmy-nominated talk show host in "What's Hot, What's Not," as well as for his acting roles in movies like Best in Show and television series "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Modern Family."
It was an honor having the legendary Fred Willard be a part of our #ModernFamily. Thank you for all the laughs 🧡🧡🧡 We will miss you and we love you. pic.twitter.com/n6YUKW16se
— Modern Family (@ModernFam) May 16, 2020
Recently, Willard was a guest on "The Bachelor," and "The Bachelorette."
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