His cause of death was however not given.
Asner was best known for starring in The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Born in 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri, Edward David Asner started his acting career in college.
Ed Asner dies peacefully at 91. Photo: Enews.Source: UGC
He fought for the US as a marine in Korea and was proud of his achievements.
The thespian started acting late in life and was also a jewellery maker and also an artist.
He is survived by a daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and also his adopted son and daughter.