Social media lit up with tributes to Ed Asner following the news of his death on August 29 at the age of 91.
Asner appeared on Netflix's Cobra Kai in the role of Johnny Lawrence's stepfather (William Zabka), Sid Weinberg, in multiple episodes of the sequel series.
Several people associated with the series paid tribute to Asner on social media Sunday.
“Devastated to hear this news. What a legend,” Zabka wrote via Twitter.
“What a beautiful human and special friend. I learned so much from him. My love and deepest condolences to the Asner family #Rip Dear Ed @TheOnlyEdAsner.”
“So saddened by this news. A legend and icon in the acting world,” Ralph Macchio shared via Twitter.
“Endless respect for his body of work on so many levels. Ed had graced the Cobra Kai series and am grateful to have had a moment or two to meet and connect with him.
Asner appeared on Netflix's Cobra Kai in the role of Johnny Lawrence's stepfather (William Zabka), Sid Weinberg, in multiple episodes of the sequel series.
Several people associated with the series paid tribute to Asner on social media Sunday.
“Devastated to hear this news. What a legend,” Zabka wrote via Twitter.
“What a beautiful human and special friend. I learned so much from him. My love and deepest condolences to the Asner family #Rip Dear Ed @TheOnlyEdAsner.”
“So saddened by this news. A legend and icon in the acting world,” Ralph Macchio shared via Twitter.
“Endless respect for his body of work on so many levels. Ed had graced the Cobra Kai series and am grateful to have had a moment or two to meet and connect with him.
- 8/30/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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