Willard Scott has died

Willard Herman Scott Jr. (born March 7, 1934) was an American retired weather presenter, radio and TV personality, actor, narrator, clown, comedian, and author, best known for his TV work on the Today show as weather reporter and as the creator and original portrayer of Ronald McDonald. He was 87.

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by Anonymousreply 12September 5, 2021 1:40 AM

That’s weird. I thought he died at least 10 years ago!

by Anonymousreply 2September 4, 2021 8:57 PM

I met him once and we talked about the weather.

by Anonymousreply 3September 4, 2021 8:59 PM

Never mind, I confused him with Andy Rooney. Carry on.

by Anonymousreply 4September 4, 2021 8:59 PM

I thought he was already dead. Wish it was Al Roker too.

by Anonymousreply 5September 4, 2021 9:00 PM

I never knew he was the original Ronald McDonald.

by Anonymousreply 6September 4, 2021 9:02 PM

I guess I’m an asshole.

by Anonymousreply 8September 4, 2021 9:13 PM

Nooo, one of the most likable men in TV news. RIP

True story, he has severe stage fright and would take a Valium before each show. No wonder he was so gregarious

by Anonymousreply 9September 4, 2021 9:34 PM

His presentations were so light and fun, thanks r9, the mornings always seemed cheerful.

by Anonymousreply 10September 4, 2021 10:05 PM

It's sad that he didn't make it to100 so that his picture could have been shown on the "Today" show.

by Anonymousreply 11September 5, 2021 1:36 AM

Much better than Al as the weatherman

by Anonymousreply 12September 5, 2021 1:40 AM

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