<p>Comic actor Fred Willard has died of natural causes at the age of 86. He was best known for his comedy roles in movie 'Best in Show' and television sitcom 'Modern Family' and others.</p>

<p>His demise was confirmed by his daughter hope Mulbarger. "He kept moving, working, and making us happy until the very end. We loved him so very much! We will miss him forever," the news agency quoted Mulbarger as saying.&nbsp;<br />
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Stars like Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Kimmel and many more expressed their grief and paid tributes to the late star&nbsp;</p>

<p>Popular host Ellen DeGeneres &nbsp;expressed how much she adored the late star and paid condolences."Fred Willard always made me laugh. I just adored him, and today I'm sending love to his family and his many friends," she tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, American television host, Jimmy Kimmel, shared a clip from one of his own shows were Willard too had joined him on the stage: "There was no man sweeter or funnier. We were so lucky to know Fred Willard and will miss his many visits"</p>

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— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmykimmel/status/1261734466126401536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>He was born in Ohio, He rose to fame by portraying Ed Harken in the 'Anchorman' sequels, he was also well known for essaying the role of Frank Dunphy, father of Ty Burrell's Phil, in the popular sitcom 'Modern Family'.&nbsp;</p>


Comic actor Fred Willard has died of natural causes at the age of 86. He was best known for his comedy roles in movie 'Best in Show' and television sitcom 'Modern Family' and others.

Comic actor Fred Willard has died of natural causes at the age of 86. He was best known for his comedy roles in movie 'Best in Show' and television sitcom 'Modern Family' and others. His demise was confirmed by his daughter hope Mulbarger. "He kept moving, working, and making us happy until the very end. We loved him so very much! We will miss him forever," the news agency quoted Mulbarger as saying. Stars like Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Kimmel and many more expressed their grief and paid tributes to the late star Popular host Ellen DeGeneres expressed how much she adored the late star and paid condolences."Fred Willard always made me laugh. I just adored him, and today I'm sending love to his family and his many friends," she tweeted. Fred Willard always made me laugh. I just adored him, and today I’m sending love to his family and his many friends. — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 16, 2020 × Meanwhile, American television host, Jimmy Kimmel, shared a clip from one of his own shows were Willard too had joined him on the stage: "There was no man sweeter or funnier. We were so lucky to know Fred Willard and will miss his many visits" There was no man sweeter or funnier. We were so lucky to know Fred Willard and will miss his many visits https://t.co/joHM39o8k4 — Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 16, 2020 × He was born in Ohio, He rose to fame by portraying Ed Harken in the 'Anchorman' sequels, he was also well known for essaying the role of Frank Dunphy, father of Ty Burrell's Phil, in the popular sitcom 'Modern Family'.

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'Modern Family' actor Fred Willard dies at the age of 86