Macdonald died earlier this year at age 61 after being diagnosed with cancer nearly 10 years ago.
, who died last month at age 61. It was a bittersweet moment as the two introduced a clip featuring the former"Weekend Update" host's funniest moments.Mary Ellen Matthews / NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via
Jost gave an emotional introduction, explaining that"Norm is the reason that I ever wanted to 'Weekend Update,' so tonight we thought we'd turn the last few jokes of 'Update' over to Norm." In the clip, we see MacDonald introducing his segment as"the fake news." He goes on to expertly poke fun of the political and pop culture figures of the day, including former President Bill Clinton. He also jokes about a bizarre proposal for a floating airport and even tears into the OJ Simpson trial with a zinger about attorney Johnnie Cochran trying on Simpson's knit cap in the courtroom.
Macdonald, born in Quebec City, Canada, starred on"SNL" from 1993 to 1998 and is best remembered for anchoring"Weekend Update" and his celebrity impressions, especially those of
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