He will be best remembered for playing Judge Harry Stone in the popular sitcom and for his regular appearances in early episodes of 'Cheers'.
During the height of his fame in the 1980s, Harry regularly appeared on 'Saturday Night Live' and played Richie Tozier in the original mini-series version of Stephen King's IT.
Harry also starred in 'Dave's World' and once appeared as himself in an episode of '30 Rock'. But Harry said in press interviews that he became tired of Hollywood and made a conscious decision to move out of Hollywood and public eye.
Paying tribute, his 'Nigh Court' co-star, Markie Post said "I am devastated. I'll talk about you later, Harry, but for now, I'm devastated."
Also paying tribute, Neil Patrick Harris said: "Stunned by the passing of Harry Anderson, one of my comedy and magic inspirations growing up. We became friendly over the years - he worked at the @MagicCastle_AMA and recently sold me a handful of great magic memorabilia. My sincere condolences to his family. #RIP."
The cause of death is unknown at this time.

Rest in peace, Harry. We miss you already. I tip my hat to you, my friend.

A post shared by Marsha Warfield (@marshawarfield) on Apr 16, 2018 at 5:14pm PDT

I am devastated. I’ll talk about you later, Harry, but for now, I’m devastated.

— Markie Post (@markie_post) April 16, 2018

Stunned by the passing of Harry Anderson, one of my comedy and magic inspirations growing up. We became friendly over the years - he worked at the @MagicCastle_AMA and recently sold me a handful of great magic memorabilia. My sincere condolences to his family. #RIP pic.twitter.com/k9FITPIaBS

— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) April 17, 2018