Norm Macdonald Dead at 61 After Private Battle with Cancer

-- a veteran comedian, actor, writer and producer famous from 'SNL' and more -- has died.

According to his team, Macdonald passed away Tuesday after a multi-year, private battle with cancer that he kept hidden from the public, fighting the disease behind the scenes for nine years. His longtime producing partner, Lori Jo Hoekstra, says ..."He was most proud of his comedy. He never wanted the diagnosis to affect the way the audience or any of his loved ones saw him. 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."

The revelation is absolutely stunning ... as Macdonald was a household name in comedy, and has been for decades. He's perhaps most famous for being one of the OG 'Weekend Update' co-hosts on 'Saturday Night Live' -- among many other TV shows and movies over the years.

Prayers for his family. So young, so talented. Rip

Rest easy Norm. Enjoy comedy legends row. You'll be missed.

Rip 😢

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🙏🙏True Blessings and prayers to the Family and Friends Unbelievable Loss

what kind of cancer? skin? blood? breast? testicular? colon? 10 years is a long battle... which cancer was it?

One of the greatest comedians 😔

Funny guy, but also a very private and humble man for all of his success. RIP

Legend. Rip

Norm McDonald was a great storyteller, too.

😔😔😔

Wow! Norm! Rest on funny man!

he's one of the most naturally funny comedians maybe ever. RIPNormMacDonald

Oh no, how sad.

😲

😞

GOD BLESS HIS SOUL.

so sad to hear this

This news is incredibly sad. He was a funny guy. Rest In Peace, Norm.

Prayers.Sent.😇💗

🥺💙

My heart is broken. 💔💔🇨🇦 🎗️🙏

Rest in peace Norm. Funny, FUNNY dude.

RIP Norm, may your spirit be free finally.

Dirty work with Artie Lang it was funny RIP

Damn RIP

He was funny in that dirty deeds movie

😭😭😭

Sad news Norm was one of the funniest guys around. Sadness!

FrankWDoom

Dam! RIP Norm

My prayers go to his family

HomoAstrosfan This one sucks

😔

RIP

Oh no! I really enjoyed him. ripnorm

RIP

RIP

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RIP Sir

Wtf…..

Wait ... what? Sheesh. Mannnnn. RIP, Norm.

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