Following the unexpected news of Asner’s death, it was reported that he died of natural causes. He was 91 and had been in TV and film for longer than he hadn’t — more than 60 years, actually, as Asner’s first TV role was in 1957 when he was 28 years old.
Whether you know him as Santa Claus, another role, or for his numerous philanthropic endeavors, there was plenty Asner was known for and will be remembered for now.