Film, TV, and music producer Hal Willner died at age 64 this week with symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Willner was a long-time producer of Saturday Night Live’s music sketches and produced records for Lou Reed.
In a tribute to their late colleague, several stars from SNL’s history paid tribute to Willner by singing the chorus of Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day.” Watch it happen below.
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Rachel Dratch, Molly Shannon, and Ana Gasteyer were among the former cast members who sang “Perfect Day,” while Adam Sandler, John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, and Kenan Thompson offered memorials to their late collaborator.