Fred Willard, who parlayed a knack for naive characters into costarring roles on the television series Fernwood 2 Night and Everybody Loves Raymond and in several memorable films, has died. He was ...

Fred Willard, the comic actor who died May 8, was a familiar presence at the Grove Theatre in Upland, where he performed multiple times, sometimes in shows penned by his wife.

I’m at a loss for words, a state Fred Willard never found himself in. My friend for 40+ years, a great comic actor who had no competition because there was only one of him.

WASHINGTON — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died.

Fred Willard, the beloved and prolific comedy actor, died in Los Angeles overnight, Willard's daughter confirmed to CBS News in a statement. He was 86 years old.

Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died. He was 86.

Mull and Willard starred together in “Fernwood 2 Night.” Mull told Variety that the “synch” between him and Willard was the heart of the show. “Fred and I could improvise together.

WASHINGTON — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died.

Fred Willard, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Actor & ‘Best in Show’ Announcer, Dies at 86 By Bruce Haring, Deadline Published May 17, 2020, 10:18 a.m. ET FilmMagic ...

WASHINGTON — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died.

WASHINGTON — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died.