The "Spinal Tap" star said the late comedian would travel with a toolkit and "hook [the bell] up again when we left in the morning." "Fred, he’s not like any other guy," McKean said. "One time, we ...

WASHINGTON — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died. He was 86.

Some 76-year-olds do crossword puzzles to keep their minds sharp. Fred Willard writes sketches. “Every week I try to make it a point to write [one],” he says. “I’ve got about six cardboard boxes full ...