BREAKING NEWS

Ed Asner, the Emmy-winning character actor best known as Lou Grant, the gruff newsman first introduced on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died at 91.

Sunday, August 29, 2021 2:21 PM EST

Later in his career, Mr. Asner starred in hit films like "Up" and "Elf." He also served as president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1981 to 1985 and was active in political causes both within and beyond the entertainment industry.

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