Norm Macdonald, comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" star, dies at 61

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021 07:33:34 PM UTC

Norm Macdonald, the legendary comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" star, has died from cancer, his manager confirmed to CBS News on Tuesday. He was 61.

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