Fred Willard, actor, comedian and voice-over artist, best known for his improvisational comedy skills, is photographed at his Encino home on June 29, 2012. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) Comedians and ...

Fred Willard’s passing Friday night at 86 was met with great sadness by scores of Hollywood’s biggest names, who shared parting tributes to the comic actor best known for his work in “Best in Show,” ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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.

"How lucky we all are that we got to witness his great gifts. Thanks for the deep belly laughs," Jamie Lee Curtis wrote. Stars are paying tribute to legendary comedian Fred Willard, who passed away on ...

Willard was a frequent guest star on different seasons of The Bachelor. He was last seen during Peter Weber’s season, when he was a co-host for the contestants’ pillow fight. Willard was first ...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Actor Fred Willard has died at the age of 86, according to his family. Willard’s daughter, Hope, told People Magazine and The Hollywood Reporter that her father passed away ...

Fred Willard’s passing on May 16 sparked a wave of tributes from his fans and colleagues. The actor was 86 and as he’s being mourned by family and friends, people are remembering his contributions to ...

LOS ANGELES -- Fred Willard, the beloved comedic actor best known for his roles in such films as "Best in Show," "Anchorman" and "This is Spinal Tap," died in his sleep Friday evening at his home in ...