Norm Macdonald Shot A Secret Stand-Up Special Before His Death

Seems the late comic Norm Macdonald has another present to ship.

The “Saturday Evening Dwell” alum filmed a remaining stand-up particular earlier than his loss of life in September, “Norm Macdonald: Nothing Particular,” which Netflix has revealed will debut on the streaming platform on Could 30.

The comedy nice was recognized with most cancers almost a decade in the past, however saved his situation non-public. He was 61 when he died on Sept. 14, 2021.

In response to his pal and longtime producer, Lori Jo Hoekstra, Macdonald was engaged on the fabric in mid-2020.

“His take a look at outcomes weren't good, so throughout the coronary heart of [the] COVID-19 pandemic and actually the night time earlier than getting in for a process, he needed to get this on tape simply in case — as he put it — issues went south,” Hoekstra instructed The Hollywood Reporter. “It was his intention to have a particular to share if one thing occurred.”

The particular was shot in Macdonald’s lounge in a single take.

Because it occurred, Macdonald made it by way of one other yr. However earlier than he might movie the present earlier than an viewers, he turned in poor health in August 2021 and died the next month.

Macdonald rose to prominence as a forged member on “Saturday Evening Dwell” within the Nineteen Nineties. He was finest recognized for his impressions of Quentin Tarantino, David Letterman, Larry King, Bob Dole and Burt Reynolds, amongst many others. He additionally starred in his personal comedy collection, “The Norm Present,” appeared on a number of late-night exhibits and voice-acted in movies.