What was Today Show’s weatherman Willard Scott’s cause of death?
WILLIARD Scott spent 65 years at NBC and was a weatherman for the TODAY Show for over three decades.
On September 4, 2021, it was announced that the legendary meteorologist had tragically passed away at the age of 87.
Who was Willard Scott?
Willard Herman Scott was an American weather presenter, radio and TV personality, actor, narrator, clown, comedian, and author.
He was best known for his television work on the Today show as weather reporter and as the creator and original portrayer of Ronald McDonald.
From 1955 to 1972, Scott teamed with Ed Walker as co-host of the nightly Joy Boys radio program on NBC-owned WRC radio, interrupted for two years whole when Scott served on duty with the US Navy.
Beginning in the 60s, he hosted children’s TV shows and appeared on WRC playing a wide range of characters, including Bozo the Clown.
Scott became the weatherman for NBC’s Washington DC local channel 4 station. In March 1980, he replaced Bob Ryan as weatherman on Today.
Not content to merely give the forecast, Scott became known for such stunts as doing the weather dressed as Boy George while the singer was at the height of his fame.
He also dressed up as a giant Cupid on Valentine’s Day, in a barrel on the day taxes were due, and a groundhog to celebrate Groundhog Day.
He also dressed as Brazilian singer and actress Carmen Miranda in a 1983 episode of Today in order to secure a $1,000 donation to the USO.
What was Willard Scott's cause of death?
Current TODAY Show meteorologist, Al Roker, was one of the first to confirm the news.
"We lost a beloved member of our @todayshow family this morning," Roker said on Instagram.
"Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris. He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit. Willard was a man of his times, the ultimate broadcaster. There will never be anyone quite like him."
While his death has been confirmed, a cause has not been revealed.
When was Willard Scott Ronald McDonald?
Scott had the distinction of being the first person to play Ronald McDonald, appearing in commercials in the Washington area starting in 1963.
Ronald McDonald is the clown character used as the primary mascot of the McDonald's fast-food restaurant chain.
In commercials, the clown inhabited a fantasy world called McDonaldland, in which he had adventures with his friends Mayor McCheese, the Hamburglar, Grimace, Birdie the Early Bird and The Fry Kids.
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