Ed Asner, 7-Time Emmy-Winning Actor and Hollywood Legend, Dead at 91

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Hollywood legend Ed Asner has died. He was 91. “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head- Goodnight dad. We love you,” read the statement. He died of natural causes due to his old age at his home in Tarzana, California, PEOPLE confirms. Asner was best known for playing Lou Grant on bothThe Mary Tyler Moore Showas well asLou Grant, proving his comedic and dramatic acting chops.

Ed Asner, Maureen McCormick and More Honor Gavin MacLeod After His Death: 'My Heart Is Broken'

Photo: Tommaso Boddi/WireImage; D Dipasupil/Getty Images; Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Hollywood is mourning the death ofGavin MacLeod. MacLeoddiedin the early morning on Saturday, his nephew Mark See told Variety. According to TMZ, which was the first to report the news, he had been sick for some time, although no cause of death has been given. A rep for MacLeod did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. In the wake of his death, stars expressed their condolences and shared their favorite memories of the actor on social media.

Ed Helms Can't Believe 'The Office' 'Has Had Such Ridiculous Staying Power'

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireimageEd Helmsadmits that most people recognize him as dentistStu fromThe Hangoveror goofy yet well-meaningAndy “Nard Dog” BernardfromThe Office.“At this point, it’s probably more Andy fromThe Office, just because that show has had such ridiculous staying power,” the actor, 45, tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “So many more young people are watching it, people that weren’t even born when that show was on the air. It just seems to always be bubbling up.

Ed Helms Opens Up About Family's Hilarious Reaction to Learning About False Demi Moore Affair Rumor

Ed Helmsmay be one of the funniest actors in Hollywood, but his family may have him beat. The actor, 45, shared a hilarious story about his family’s reaction to a false rumor claiming he was having an affair with hisCorporate AnimalscostarDemi Moorewhile onJimmy Kimmel Live!on Tuesday night. “I was like, ‘No, I’m happily married, I’m on vacation with my family. What are you talking about?'” he said before his publicist explained a tabloid had printed a false rumor of his supposed affair with Moore, 56.

Ed Helms Says 'Massive Jump into Fame' After 'Hangover' Caused Him 'Turmoil': 'Total Loss of Control'

Ed Helms.Photo: Paul Morigi/GettyEd Helmsis recalling the “tornado of fame” he experienced after the success ofThe Hangover.Speaking withConan O’Brienon Monday’s episode of theNeeds a Friendpodcast, the 48-year-old actor and musician said “it was very overwhelming” to get the recognition he received after starring in the hit 2009 film with costars Bradley Cooper andZach Galifianakis.About his time beforeThe Hangover, “My public persona had risen gradually,” said Helms, who began starring onThe Officeduring the series' third season in 2006 and also previously served as a correspondent onThe Daily Showfrom 2002 to 2009.