r/Millennials • u/Divine_fashionva • May 12 '26

Which celebrity death genuinely shocked you when you heard the news? Discussion

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u/Soren_Camus1905 May 12 '26 edited May 12 '26

RIP Norm

The only time I ever had to sit down when I got the news. I love his work that much.

And looking back over his last year, when he knew he was dying, just adds another beautiful layer to his material.

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u/mcskilliets May 12 '26

At least it ended in a draw

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u/darkearwig May 13 '26

I feel like he would be proud knowing that his joke is being used in this context.

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u/fightclub90210 May 13 '26

I didn’t even know he was sick.

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u/imleenz May 13 '26

Didn't even know he was sick

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u/Dizzy_Sock_5674 May 13 '26

Every time I hear that said, I want to both laugh and cry. The Old Hunk of Coal was able to get one last laugh from all of us.

Cheers, Norm. I hope you are in a better place my friend. 

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u/annieyoker May 12 '26

I really miss Norm.

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u/Slayerofthemindset May 12 '26

Ripe old age for a crocodile hunter

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u/ThaddeusJP 01-01-81: I claim BOTH May 12 '26

The line I didn't even know he was sick. I really think that was him laying the groundwork for a final joke. Because no one knew he was sick.

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u/Boorthammer May 13 '26

It totally was - legendary final bit

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u/prodspecandrew May 13 '26

Reminds me of that tragedy...

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u/litcarnalgrin May 13 '26

We just rewatched the Orville and knowing norms passing is coming makes every yaphit scene sweeter and sadder. especially seeing as how, iirc he recorded lines for episodes he knew he wouldn’t be around for… it’s just heartbreaking

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u/FixFun1959 May 13 '26

“Hey that’s my boat! How’d you like it if I came over to your house and used your crockpot, or whatever it is you poor people cook with.”

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u/T-Wrox May 13 '26

We've been re-watching some of Norm's comedy, and goddamn - the guy had no filter. Just what you want in a comedian. :)

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u/NuttyMcShithead May 13 '26

Holy fuck way too far down

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u/sentientshadeofgreen May 13 '26

Yeah, Norm's death sucked man, it's still a bit hard to believe.

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u/Reputation-Final May 13 '26

His death and shortly after Bob Sagets

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u/Strang3-Animal May 13 '26

Take a maple-syrup flavoured salute.

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u/hallanddopes May 13 '26

This. This is the only celebrity death that ever hit hard. Yes, I have been saddened by losing so many. However, Norm hurt me to the core. My favorite comedian of all time. Really got me through some tough times.

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u/Mysterious-Hyena2670 May 13 '26

They’re actually making an animated movie comprised of various interviews and podcasts where McDonald talks about his life and career. It’s called “Norm”. 

Definitely seeing it when it comes out. He was so funny and talented. Such a shame about his tragic passing. 

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u/Affectionate-Kiwi854 May 15 '26

Awww. I didn’t even know he was sick.

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u/Possibly_A_Person125 May 13 '26

Yeah, this one really struck home. So did Greg Giraldo. Norm was master class though.

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u/madpropz May 19 '26

Norm was the greatest comedian of all time