Meredith) -- Harry Anderson, known for his acting role as Judge Harry Stone on "Night Court" was found dead in his Asheville, North Carolina home Monday morning according to police.

He was 65 years old. Foul play was not suspected according to officials.

Anderson's acting career started with many appearances on "Saturday Night Live". This led him to the role of Harry "The Hat" Gittes on multiple seasons of the TV sitcom "Cheers", and eventually as Judge Harry Stone on "Night Court" for nine seasons.

According to IMDb, Anderson was a longtime fan of singer Mel Tormé. His character on "Night Court" was also and the singer appeared on the sitcom six times as himself.

Anderson went on to appear in numerous other TV specials and shows, including 12 appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" as a magician.

:rip: :(

RIP Harry. I loved the show.

This one is a total shocker. I don't usually get emotional over actor's death (a few I have, John Ritter especially) but I find myself misty eyed right now.

I think a "Night Court" marathon is in my future.

me to i thought he be around forever one of my favorites here you know,so funny. i m happy have all 9 seasons of night court. in my collection i alway's wanted to meet him

I am just in total shock. NC was one of my favorite shows back then. R.I.P. Harry. :(

Shocking! I wonder what happened? May he RIP.:rip:

Very sad and shocking!:( Much too young to pass away! :(

RIP Harry!

https://twitter.com/MarshaWarfield?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor


From Marsha Warfield's twitter account.

Shocked and sad to hear the news of Harry's passing... :( :( :(

This one hurts. Deeply.

His kids are not much older than me. I really hope they are doing ok right now. As ok as one can be when their dad just dies unexpectedly. :(

Man did this ruin my day

https://twitter.com/MarshaWarfield?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor


From Marsha Warfield's twitter account.

Harry Anderson remembered by Night Court alums and fellow comedians (http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/harry-anderson-dies-reactions-night-court-1202754995/)
"Aw man, I'm so sorry to hear this," tweeted Night Court co-star Marsha Warfield. "Rest in peace, Harry the Hat, you were my friend." fellow co-star Markie Post tweeted "I am devastated," while John Larroquette wrote he was "Heartsick." Judd Apatow relayed how, when he was 15 years old, he interviewed Anderson. "He was a one of a kind talent who made millions so happy," tweeted Apatow. Neil Patrick Harris tweeted (https://twitter.com/ActuallyNPH/status/986038993090260994) that he had become "friendly" with the fellow magician over the years, and he "recently sold me a handful of great magic memorabilia." Steve Martin added (https://twitter.com/SteveMartinToGo/status/986028037270654976): "Harry was also a stellar magician and solo entertainer."

Tough one... Night Court is one of my all-time favorites and I've watched all episodes more than any other show I'm sure.

What?! Just how did he die?

https://twitter.com/johnlarroquette?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

John Larroquette's twitter account

I read that no foul play was involved and he may have had dyslexia.

This one is a total shocker. I don't usually get emotional over actor's death (a few I have, John Ritter especially) but I find myself misty eyed right now.

I think a "Night Court" marathon is in my future.

I'm sure you didn't get over Robin Williams' death either...anyhow, Harry Anderson is now with the other NC members Selma Diamond and Florence Halop.

John Larroquette:

Harry Anderson. He was wicked smart. He was wicked funny. He had a big laugh. He had a big heart. He delighted in legerdemain especially when he caused someone to scratch their head and proclaim; How the hell did you do that? And he could eat a hamster like no one I ever knew.

Markie, Charlie, Marsha, Richard, me and the N.C. gang were on a carnival fun ride with Harry. It was a blast. Out in the cosmos tonight, with his fedora at a rakish angle and a 'Watch this' wink to us, he’s coaxing whoever might be out there with him; Pick a card. Any card.

If you all have never seen Hello,Sucker. His standup special from the 80s. Watch it.

Warning. Harry said some dirty words.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=2s&v=JlthbJTv39U

I see you changed your signature again.

Yeah.

Let's share the quote for a while...at least. :) :(

I don't have it on my signature unfortunately, but still have the waffle quote though.

That's the one I was talking about.

It's such a funny line.

I have the complete series of the show stored on my PC, but it's from TV Land and The Biography Channel. Not from NBC.

According to an email I got from Shadoe Stevens, he died from a stroke.

Here's a story on tweets and tributes from costars and friends.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/night-court-star-john-larroquette-is-heartsick-over-harry-anderson-stars-pay-tribute/ar-AAvXW7J?ocid=spartandhp

When I found out about Harry Anderson's unexpected death last night, I was completely shocked and equally devastated. I grew up watching Harry on "Night Court" as a teenager, and I also enjoyed his performance as the adult Richie Tozier in the ABC miniseries "It." Harry was a talented entertainer who brought joy and happiness to my life...I still watch him on "Night Court" occasionally.

May Harry rest in peace...he will definitely be missed.

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2018/04/the-goldbergs-1990s-spinoff-ordered-for.html

Harry Anderson: An appreciation (https://uproxx.com/sepinwall/harry-anderson-tribute-night-court-cheers/)
The magician-turned-sitcom star only appeared on Cheers as Harry the Hat six times, yet it felt like more because he made the character "feel so assured and lived-in," says Alan Sepinwall. He adds: "What’s impressive about Anderson’s transition from Harry the Hat to Night Court judge Harold T. Stone is that he wasn’t a master thespian. Anderson was again playing a fedora-wearer fond of close-up magic, yet the characters were emotional opposites: Harry the Hat a cool and ruthless hustler (even on behalf of the good guys on occasion), Harry Stone a warm and gentle overgrown kid basking in his dream job and finding a way to enjoy every minute of it. Stone was that rare sitcom beast: the straight man character who was just as funny as the lunatics he was there to tether to reality. He was almost always having a good time on the bench, which in turn made Night Court itself even more fun to watch."

ALSO:

John Laroquette tweeted a lengthier tribute overnight: "He was wicked smart. He was wicked funny. He had a big laugh. He had a big heart" (http://ew.com/tv/2018/04/17/harry-anderson-dead-night-court-markie-post-celebrity-reactions/)
Watch a collection of Anderson's Letterman appearances from the 1980s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzDzHQ4sXXw)
How to stream Night Court: You can pay to download whole seasons, but the NBC sitcom isn't available on a streaming service (https://decider.com/2018/04/17/where-to-stream-night-court)
Anderson experienced highs and lows with his New Orleans magic shop, pre- and post-Hurricane Katrina (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2018/04/17/after-night-court-harry-anderson-opened-a-new-orleans-magic-shop-then-came-hurricane-katrina/)

Rest in peace.

My mom already knew about the news when I was about to tell her. My dad called her at lunch and then she looked on one of the work computers because she did not know the cause of death.

She said that Harry was 64, not 65 when he passed along with saying heart attack when it was really a stroke.

If that's not a kick in the ass, I don't know what is.

Between him and Markie Post, they were the Night Court cast members I always expected to die last.

It's just hard to believe. When I think of Harry I think of him in his early 30's and how they all joked about how young he was to be a judge. Time goes by so fast. :(

He was only 34 (I think) when he started NC.

Rest in Peace.

It's just hard to believe. When I think of Harry I think of him in his early 30's and how they all joked about how young he was to be a judge. Time goes by so fast. :(


I know, me too! I always thought of him as still being a young man! Very sad and untimely death! :(

I know, me too! I always thought of him as still being a young man! Very sad and untimely death! :(

I cried twice today actually all because of him! :(

So sorry Mikaela. I know how much you like him. May he rest in peace :(

Thank you Penny. :(

Hmm...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5636027/Hes-cold-Night-Court-star-Harry-Andersons-wifes-911-call.html

Could there be a clue or clues as to why he may have had these series of strokes? Or maybe he did not die of a stroke at all.

This is a nice picture of him.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photos/allriseforharrynightcourtmarathon.jpg

https://t.co/c0tSkXkykJ

https://www.tvpassport.com/tv-listings/stations/laff-network/20169/2018-04-21

Very sad :(

The marathon is today! :)

Yeah. I woke up way too early and don't wanna go back to sleep in case of oversleeping.

Sucks that LAFF isn't on satellite where I could record these. Still. I'm happy they are paying tribute.

Wish NBC would do the same. They usually air classic SNL at 10 and they should air the episode Harry hosted in 85.

Yeah. I woke up way too early and don't wanna go back to sleep in case of oversleeping.

Sucks that LAFF isn't on satellite where I could record these. Still. I'm happy they are paying tribute.

Wish NBC would do the same. They usually air classic SNL at 10 and they should air the episode Harry hosted in 85.

I’m assuming that you have satellite.

Laff marathon already currently going on.

He was just so darned adorable. And funny...and I don't think my eye makeup is gonna last through this marathon because I've already come close to crying like 3 times.

He was just so darned adorable. And funny...and I don't think my eye makeup is gonna last through this marathon because I've already come close to crying like 3 times.

He was so cute and not to mention good looking too. When I first joined this site in May of last year, I had an immediate crush on him right away and never stopped crushing on him and mentioning his name.

He was one of my first celeb crushes. Him, Dana Carvey, and Grant Shaud.

It never ended. He was a dollbaby.

Very sad. I loved watching Night Court. He was the last person you would think would pass away.

We will play Mel Torme albums in your honor.

He was one of my first celeb crushes. Him, Dana Carvey, and Grant Shaud.

It never ended. He was a dollbaby.

Same.

Very sad. I loved watching Night Court. He was the last person you would think would pass away.

We will play Mel Torme albums in your honor.

Which one will you play first?

This one is a total shocker. I don't usually get emotional over actor's death (a few I have, John Ritter especially) but I find myself misty eyed right now.

I think a "Night Court" marathon is in my future.

Me too! I actual cried a bit when Ritter died because it was such a shock at a young age & DURING the taping of his show! Also because John Ritter was the KING of physical comedy.

I never saw NC much but this is also a pretty young death. I wonder what happened??

Me too! I actual cried a bit when Ritter died because it was such a shock at a young age & DURING the taping of his show! Also because John Ritter was the KING of physical comedy.

I never saw NC much but this is also a pretty young death. I wonder what happened??

He died of a stroke and previously had another one.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156588262431686&id=281516321685&__tn__=-R

https://metv.com/stories/rip-harry-anderson-of-night-court-and-cheers

https://twitter.com/ElayneBoosler/status/986054287255105541

He died of a stroke and previously had another one.

Harry Anderson's cause of death revealed (http://www.tmz.com/2018/04/24/night-court-star-harry-anderson-cause-death-revealed-death-certificate/)
The Night Court (https://web.archive.org/web/20140407133547/http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/topic/3115430-night-court/?view=getnewpost) alum died of a stroke that may have been caused by the flu and heart disease, according to his death certificate.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/harry-andersons-cause-of-death-revealed-night-court-star-died-of-a-stroke/ar-AAwiCul?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=iehp

so sad. I will miss him.

i always wanted to meet him that would of been fun,may he rip,

Still haven't been able to process the news :'( he was always so young at heart. Hard to believe anyone like that can pass away. RIP, Harry.

same here there has not been any news on him being laid to rest peacefully yet.i been searching,

I still cannot believe he’s gone... :(

Some pieces of info I just found which I would like to share.

http://forums.previously.tv/applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=http://images2.imagebam.com/b4/26/81/c29f4c832056063.png&key=91a87dfb31bce66e9c970d6e656cdbf2edcbac55d64ff799d946f85210010a03

http://forums.previously.tv/applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=http://images2.imagebam.com/b4/9d/7e/e13c9b832056073.png&key=2833d79fb7d538d46ec64bfd3ab116dd80a26b72fb5da41d3990fd30545dde7a

And from Eva:

https://twitter.com/evafay/status/986042535586840576

It's been just over a year now and I still can't believe he's gone.

RIP
Harry Anderson.

Harry Anderson may of passed away, but Harry Stone will live on forever.

It's been just over a year now and I still can't believe he's gone.

RIP
Harry Anderson.

Harry Anderson may of passed away, but Harry Stone will live on forever.

Me neither.