Night Court star Harry Anderson dies at 65

Harry Anderson, left, along with other NBC stars in 1988.
(Image credit: AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Actor Harry Anderson, best known for starring in Night Court and Dave's World, was found dead in his Asheville, North Carolina, home Monday morning. He was 65.

Police say no foul play is suspected. Born in Rhode Island in 1952, Anderson moved to Los Angeles as a teen, and after graduating from Hollywood High School, he moved to San Francisco, where he reportedly made money as a street magician. Following a guest spot on Saturday Night Live, Anderson was approached by Cheers producer Les Charles, who asked if he'd be a guest star on the show. From there, Anderson landed the role of Judge Harry T. Stone on Night Court.

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia is night editor for TheWeek.com. Her writing and reporting has appeared in Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, The New York Times, The Book of Jezebel, and other publications. A Southern California native, Catherine is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.