Why We Love Comedian Norm Macdonald

One year ago, many of us lost a close, unmet friend. Norm Macdonald — the comedian, hit actor of the movie Dirty Work, and lover of many women — was killed by the least funny of illnesses, cancer. He had a brilliant routine about cancer, about how one does not lose the fight with it, but instead, the two of you die together — a one-sided suicide pact.

He died. The cancer died. We grieve.

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Luther Ray Abel

Luther Ray Abel is an Associate Editor for National Review. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Luther is a proud native of Sheboygan, Wis.

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One year ago, many of us lost a close, unmet friend. Norm Macdonald — the comedian, hit actor of the movie Dirty Work, and lover of many women — was killed by the least funny of illnesses, cancer. He had a brilliant routine about cancer, about how one does not lose the fight with it, but instead, the two of you die together — a one-sided suicide pact.

He died. The cancer died. We grieve.