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Dabney Coleman was remembered on Saturday Night Live. The NBC late-night comedy show paid tribute to the late actor with a title card at the end of the live Season 49 finale. More from Deadline 'SNL' Season 49 Finale Sets Stage For Anniversary As Cast Leave Possible Goodbyes For Next Year Colin Jost & Michael Che Completely Break In 'SNL' Joke Swap Tradition: Kendrick Lamar, Scarlett Johansson, Comcast & Space Lasers Mentioned Jon Hamm Cameos As 'SNL' Parodies Spate Of Random Attacks On Actors In NYC: "Stop Punching Character Actors In The Face" Coleman died on May 16 in his home in Santa Monica, California. RELATED: Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2024: Photo Gallery & Obituaries "My father crafted his time here on earth with a curious mind, a generous heart, and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity," Coleman's daughter Quincy Coleman wrote in a statement on behalf of the family. "As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery. A teacher, a hero, and a king, Dabney Coleman is a gift and blessing in life and in death as his spirit will shine through his work, his loved ones and his legacy…eternally." RELATED: Jake Gyllenhaal Celebrates 'SNL's Season 49 Finale In Musical Monologue Ahead Of Historic 50th Season Coleman made an appearance on SNL back in 1987. His monologue on YouTube resurfaced amid news of his death. Remember Coleman's SNL monologue in the video below. RELATED: Hannibal Lector Rolled Out As Potential Trump VP Choice In Short & Sharp 'SNL' Season Finale Cold Open RELATED: Jake Gyllenhaal & Most Of 'SNL' Cast Skewers Southwest: "Want More Leg Room, Premium Food And Drink Services? Fly A Different Airline' RELATED: Jake Gyllenhaal Channels Fred From 'Scooby Doo' In Gross-Out Commercial For Apple Face ID Best of Deadline Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2024: Photo Gallery & Obituaries 2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming 2024-25 Awards Season Calendar - Dates For Oscars, Tonys, Guilds, BAFTAs, Spirits & More Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.