Bob Newhart, Legendary Deadpan Comedian, Dies At 94
Some devastating news to report today in the comedy world. Bob Newhart, beloved stand-up comedian, performer & king of dead pan delivery, has died earlier this morning at age 94 in his home in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. His passing was confirmed by his longtime publicist Jeff Digney. Remembering the legendary […]
Judy Belushi Pisano – Widow Of John Belushi – Has Passed Away
Corutesy of @Chicago_History on X. Photo credit: David McGough. Some sad news for fans of John Belushi and The Blues Brothers. This morning, we learned that his widow – writer Judy Belushi Pisano – has passed away. The news was reported on The Blues Brothers Instagram page. ”Her unwavering dedication and creative genius alongside Dan Aykroyd and […]
Comedy Legend Martin Mull, “Clue,” Dead at 80
Some sad news in the comedy community today. Martin Mull has sadly passed away at the age of 80, after reportedly “valiantly fighting a long illness.” What that illness is hasn’t been disclosed. Remembering the beloved comedian & character actor, Martin Mull. What we do know is that Mull has had one of the most […]
Joe Flaherty, ‘SCTV’ & ‘Freaks & Geeks’ Star, Dies at 82
Joe Flaherty, the beloved comedian & star of Second City TV & Freaks & Geeks, died late Monday night at the age of 82. Just a little over a month ago, a fundraiser was organized on his behalf by the Comedic Artists Alliance to help raise funds for his recovery with the help his SCTV […]
Richard Lewis, Beloved Comic & ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actor, Dies At 76
Richard Lewis in Season 12 of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Courtesy of HBO. It is with heavy hearts we report the beloved, renowned stand-up comic & Curb Your Enthusiasm actor, Richard Lewis, has passed away at 76. Lewis died last night at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack. The news was confirmed […]
Comedian Shecky Greene Has Passed Away at 97
Shecky Greene. Courtesy of Las Vegas Review Journal. Comedian Shecky Greene has sadly passed away at the age of 97. The comedian died earlier today of natural causes at his Las Vegas home. While some comedy fans might not be too familiar with him today, Shecky Greene was a mainstay in comedy for over six decades. […]
Tom Smothers, Half of Famed Smothers Brothers Comedy Duo, Passed Away at 86
Pictured: Tom Smothers & Dick Smothers. Courtesy of The National Comedy Center. Comedian Tom Smothers, best known as one half of the legendary Smothers Brothers comedy duo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the age of 86, following a recent battle with cancer. Dick Smothers, Tom’s brother and co-star of the […]
Beloved Comedian, Kenny DeForest, Dead At 37
Kenny DeForest. It is with heavy hearts that we report that beloved comedian, Kenny DeForest, died on Wednesday, December 13th just five days after getting hit by a vehicle while riding his bike in New York City. He was 37 years old. Kenny died at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn “surrounded by his parents, […]
“Brooklyn 99” Cast & Comedy Community Pay Tribute To Andre Braugher
Andre Braugher as Captain Raymond Holt on Brooklyn 99. Courtesy of NBC. Andre Braugher – best remembered for his role as Captain Raymond Holt on the Emmy Award winning & Golden Globe award winning hit comedy series, Brooklyn 99 – passed away at 61 on Monday, it’s been confirmed. Cause of death was revealed to […]
Famed TV Producer & Legend Norman Lear Has Died At 101
Norman Lear. Some sad news broke this morning. TV legend Norman Lear has passed away at the age of 101 of natural causes at his home. “Thank you for the moving outpouring of love and support in honor of our wonderful husband, father, and grandfather,” Lear’s family said in a statement. “Norman lived a life […]