Breaking News: Ed Asner, the Emmy-winning character actor best known as Lou Grant, the gruff newsman first introduced on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” has died at 91.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Ed Asner, the Emmy-winning character actor best known as Lou Grant, the gruff newsman first introduced on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died at 91. Sunday, August 29, 2021 2:21 PM EST Later in his career, Mr. Asner starred in hit films like "Up" and "Elf." He also served as president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1981 to 1985 and was active in political causes both within and beyond the entertainment industry. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018