'Night Court' and 'Cheers' Actor Harry Anderson Dead at 65

Harry Anderson guest starring on 'Cheers'

BY Josiah HughesPublished Apr 16, 2018

Harry Anderson, the comedic actor best known for his starring role in Night Court, has passed away. He was 65 years old. 

While details are scarce, multiple reports indicate that Anderson was found dead in his home in Asheville, NC. His cause of death has not been revealed, though foul play is not expected.

Anderson had a successful run of guest appearances in NBC's Cheers, which led him to star in the leading role on the hit series Night Court. In addition to that show, he also starred as Richie Tozier in the original TV-movie adaptation of IT.

We'll update with more information when it becomes available.

 

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