Comedian Norman Gene Macdonald has passed away.......... RIP
We are shocked, and extremely sad that comedian, actor and true great Norman Gene Macdonald has lest us and passed due to years of dealing with cancer in private. He was a Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his deadpan style. Early in his career, he wrote for the sitcom Roseanne and made guest appearances on shows such as The Drew Carey Show and NewsRadio. He was one of the most underrated and hilarious comedians of any era… But those who know comedy admired his comedic style. He was such a brilliant performer. “He was most proud of his comedy,” his producing partner and friend Lori Jo Hoekstra told Deadline. “Norm was a pure comic. He once wrote that ‘a joke should catch someone by surprise, it should never pander.’ He certainly never pandered. Norm will be missed terribly.” SNL fans may remember Macdonald as an anchor on the show’s “Weekend Update” segments. He was known for his impressions, particularly that of Burt Reynolds. In his signature droll manner, he la