The Golden Age of Hollywood: Where Are They Now?

Ed Asner - 91

Ed Asner was a beloved actor and voice actor, and the former president of the Screen Actors Guild. After serving in the U.S. Army Corps, performing plays in army camps, Ed left for NYC and during the ’70s and the ‘80s became known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off Lou Grant. He was also seen in El Dorado, some animated movies such as Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas, and in 2009’s Pixar movie Up. Sadly, Ed Asner passed away in August of 2021, at his home in LA, at the age of 91. 

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