You will be so deeply missed & loved by so many & will never be forgotten. Thank you for the wonderful legacy & memories you left behind.
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One of his fans, Rana, tweeted, “RIP Willard Scott! My condolences go out to your family & friends at this time. Many of his friends and former colleagues paid tribute to Scott following news of his passing. He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit. Passed peacefully at 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris. Fellow weatherman Al Roker took to Twitter to announce his passing. His wife, Paris Keena Scott, confirmed his death, however, she did not cite a specific cause. The company dropped him when their ads went nationally - opting for a thinner Ronald McDonald. Then from 1963 to 1965, the actor turned weatherman portrayed Ronald McDonald (originally named Donald McDonald) in the McDonald’s commercial advertisements. From late 1950 to late 1962, he portrayed Bozo the Clown on Washington D.C.’s PBS channel. Soon “Lady Make Believe” gained success which led to three other youth-oriented shows launching on other stations.Īfter graduating from American University, in 1955, he served in the Navy. The announcer made him the announcer of the high school program. Scott launched a high school radio show, “Lady Make Believe,” after an announcer became his friend.
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As a teenager, he spent his Friday nights at Washington D.C.’s local station WPIK. During his adolescent years, he organized a radio club on his block. He was born on March 7, 1934, in Alexandria, Virginia. According to the Washington Post, Scott died in his home in Delaplane, Virginia.
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He was known for his good-natured, extrovert personality, and for commemorating the lives of viewers who reached their 100th birthdays. Former well-known weatherman for “Today,” Willard Scott, has passed away at the age of 87.