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'Night Court' Star Dead at 65

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People fell in love with the “Night Court” crew during its run. Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, and Richard Moll were among the many stars of the show.

The comedy show portrayed a judge, played by Anderson, who presided over petty crimes in a Manhattan courtroom. Most of these crimes were hilariously ridiculous, but the clerks and district attorneys only made things more interesting.

On Monday, authorities in Asheville, North Carolina, received a call and found Harry Anderson dead in his home at the age of 65.

No foul play is suspected.


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Anderson started his career as a street performer in San Francisco until he appeared on “Saturday Night Live.” He was then cast in the iconic sitcom “Cheers.”

Soon after, he was cast as “Night Court” Judge Harry T. Stone who loved magic and his art deco tile collection.

“Night Court” ran from 1984 to 1992.

After the show ended, he was cast as the lead in the sitcom “Dave’s World” until he moved to New Orleans and opened up his own magic store.

Anderson told The Associated Press, “I am richer than Davy Crockett. I can settle back and do what I want to do. And what I want to do is card tricks and magic.”

After Hurricane Katrina, he, like many others, decided to move north. He settled in Asheville.

When other cast members of “Night Court” heard the news of Anderson’s passing, they went to social media to share their tributes.

Markie Post tweeted: “I am devastated. I’ll talk about you later, Harry, but for now I am devastated.”

John Larroquette also paid his respects on twitter:

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He later tweeted, “He’s coaxing whoever might be out there with him; Pick a card. Any card.”

Marsha Warfield, who played a bailiff on the show, became unexpectedly emotional in a live Facebook post. “Harry was a good man. He was a good friend,” she said through tears. “Harry was the first one to reach out and offer me advice, and any help I needed. And I needed a lot at that time.”



Others fans, comedians and actors like David Copperfield, Neil Patrick Harris, and Paul Reiser shared how much Anderson had impacted them.

“He was a very talented guy, and, more importantly, a genuinely nice guy,” Dave Barry tweeted.

Anderson leaves behind his two children from his first marriage and his second wife, Elizabeth Morgan. He enjoyed making those around him laugh and be amazed by his magic tricks. He was loved by many.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Anderson’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

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Kayla has been a staff writer for The Western Journal since 2018.
Kayla Kunkel began writing for The Western Journal in 2018.
Birthplace
Tennessee
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Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts
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Arizona
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English
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News, Crime, Lifestyle & Human Interest




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