Norm Macdonald was a comedian’s comedian – look no further than the tributes that poured out of the comedy world after the shocking news of his death at age 61, following a battle with cancer:

Jon Stewart: “No one could make you break like Norm Macdonald.  Hilarious and unique.” 

Patton Oswalt: “Goodbye, Norm.  You were never not 100% hilarious.”

Jim Gaffigan: “Oh my God.  We lost a legend.”

Steve Martin: “One of a kind.”

Sarah Silverman: “Norm was in a comedy genre of his own.  No one like him on this planet.”

Jim Carrey: “He was one of our most precious gems.”

Seth Rogen: “I essentially ripped off his delivery when I first started acting… One of the all-time greats.”

 

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