Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” died Friday. He was 68.

FILE - This Sept. 18, 2016 file photo shows Louie Anderson at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. He died Friday, Jan. 21, after a battle with cancer. Richard Shotwell Richard Shotwell ...

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Jan 21 (Reuters) - Louie Anderson, a three-time Emmy Award winner, comedian and game show host, died on Friday morning after a battle with cancer, his publicist told Deadline. He was 68.