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Lou Grant has been seen in 72 countries in many of them, the very idea of freedom of the press is amazing.

“Consider, though, that a prime-time show reaches 40 million homes.

That may sound egotistical it was, after all, just a television show,” Asner wrote in the foreword to a book about the show by Douglass K. “I knew, at the time, that we were doing exceptional and important work that had the power to make changes in our world. When he could, Asner was compelled to bring politics into his work as an actor: After The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Asner’s character, Lou Grant, was given a more dramatic spin-off, where the brusque newsman tackled the issues of the day. He was an outspoken activist for labor unions and animal rights he raised money to support the defense of Mumia Abu-Jamal and he was a fierce critic of the War in Iraq. On top of his acting work, Asner served as president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1981 to 1985. Along with The Mary Tyler Moore Show, he had roles in films like Up and Elf, TV mini-series like Roots and Too Big to Fail, and constant guest appearances on shows such as The Good Wife, Grace and Frankie and even Cobra Kai. We love you.Īsner was a consummate working actor throughout his career up until his death. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully. With a kiss on your head - Goodnight dad. “Words cannot express the sadness we feel. “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully,” the Asner family said. He was 91.Īsner’s death was confirmed by his family on Twitter, though no cause was given. Ed Asner, the prolific character actor and seven-time Emmy winner best known for playing Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, died Sunday at his home in Tarzana, California, The New York Times reports.