Actor, activist and philanthropist Ed Asner has passed away at age 91, confirmed by his publicist. He was surrounded by family in Los Angeles, where he passed away peacefully. Asner is best known for his role as Lou Grant on both The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spinoff Lou Grant. He is the most awarded male performer in Emmy history having seven wins, five of which were for his role as Grant. In 2001 he also received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.