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Krause Remembers Burnett's Kindness During Hospital Visit
3 Oct
Summary
- Krause met Carol Burnett years after "Carol & Company."
- Burnett was at the hospital visiting her ailing daughter.
- Krause credits Burnett for shaping his work ethic.
Actor Peter Krause shared a touching memory of a chance encounter with legendary comedian Carol Burnett. The two first worked together on the television show "Carol & Company" during Krause's mid-20s, an experience he described as formative.
Years later, Krause encountered Burnett at Cedars-Sinai hospital, a place he was visiting to welcome his newborn son. Burnett, in a moment of profound grace, congratulated Krause on his new child despite her own personal reason for being at the hospital.
It was later revealed that Burnett was visiting her daughter, Carrie Hamilton, who was admitted to the hospital and tragically passed away from cancer-related pneumonia a short time after, in January 2002 at age 38.
Krause emphasized Burnett's professional demeanor and humility, stating her early influence significantly shaped his work ethic and readiness to think on his feet. He remains deeply grateful for the time he spent working with her.
