Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning actor and former 'Family Feud' host, dies at 68

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Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely and Emmy-winning performance in 'Baskets,' has died at age 68.

LAS VEGAS -- Louie Anderson, whose more than four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series"Baskets," died Friday. He was 68.

Anderson won a 2016 Emmy for best supporting actor for his portrayal of Christine Baskets, mother to twins played by Zach Galifianakis. Anderson received three consecutive Emmy nods for his performance.

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