Fred Willard, the beloved and prolific comedy actor, died in Los Angeles overnight, Willard's daughter confirmed to CBS News in a statement. He was 86 years old. "My father passed away very peacefully ...

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LOS ANGELES — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died. He was 86.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like "This Is Spinal Tap," "Best In Show" and "Anchorman," has died. He was 86.

Actor Fred Willard attends 'CATstravaganza featuring Hamilton's Cats' on April 21, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Kitty Bungalow) Actor Fred Willard attends ...

WASHINGTON — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died. He was 86.

Fred Willard, the comic actor considered by many a master of the mockumentary genre, died Friday at age 86. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...