Obituary of Norm Macdonald

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Norm Macdonald

Norm Macdonald (born October 17th, 1959 in Quebec City, Quebec) was an actor and comedian who was best known as anchor on Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" segment. Norm died on September 14th, 2021 and his death was due to a long existing battle with leukemia. He was 61 years old when he died.

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Norm Macdonald Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Macdonald, Norman
    • Common Name: Norm Macdonald
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
    • Birth Date: October 17, 1959
    • Age: 61 (at death)
    • Also Known As: McDonald
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1985-2021
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A
    • Favorite Color: Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Norman's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Norman Gene Macdonald
    • Father: Percy Macdonald
    • Mother: Fern Macdonald (née Mains)
    • Brother(s):
      • Neil Macdonald
      • Leslie Macdonald
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Connie Macdonald (née Vaillancourt, married 1988-divorced 1996)
    • Son(s):
      • Dylan Macdonald (born 1993)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 14 2021 at age 61
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Leukemia

Category Tags:

ComedianTV Personality Canadian Born on October 17th Born in 1959 Born in Quebec Died in 2021 Died at age 61 Died from Leukemia

Quotable Quotes:

"I was in my peak physical condition when I was about like, uh. . . one. Oh God, I looked good, young and fresh! You wouldn't know me now if you'd seen me when I was one, you know? I even looked good for my age. People would come up to me and go, "what are you, zero?" And I'd go, "no, I'm one over here!"" (IMDB)

"Norman Macdonald had a successful career as a comedian and actor, known for his sharp wit and clever jokes. Unfortunately, his life was cut short by a tragic accident that shocked the entertainment industry. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-14 14:00:11
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