Comedian Kevin Barnett dead at the age of 32
Photo: Instagram Man… this one sucks. Comedian Kevin Barnett (aka. the Bird Luger) has died at the age of 32. Barnett was a rising star in the comedy scene, not only performing at clubs around the country but he also saw success as a writer and producer in TV. Additionally he was always a positive […]
Barry Crimmins passes away at age 64
Photo:Tore Sætre (CC BY-SA 4.0) The world lost an intensely great comedian, Barry Crimmons has passed away of cancer at the age of 64. This information was revealed via is personal Twitter account by his wife Helen, “Barry passed peacefully yesterday with Bobcat and I. He would want everyone to know that he cared deeply […]
Ralphie May dead at 45
Some sad news in the comedy world happened today as comedian Ralphie May has died of cardiac arrest at the age of 45. May was in the middle of a weekend of shows at Harrah’s Casino in Las Vegas last night. He was staying at a private residence where he was discovered this morning by […]
Legendary comedian and activist Dick Gregory dead at 84
One of the greatest comedians and social activist of our time has left us. Dick Gregory has died at the age of 84. He’d been hospitalized recently battling an illness. When he was hospitalized, his son, Christian released a statement stating, “when it comes to sickness and disease, one’s age is highly significant.” Christian also […]
Jerry Lewis, comedy legend dead at 91
Today, an undeniable comedy legend, Jerry Lewis has passed away at the age of 91 this morning at his home in Las Vegas, his agent confirmed. Where does one when trying to sum up the life of Jerry Lewis? Could it be how he dominated showbiz in the 1950s with Dean Martin as Martin & […]
One year later, Patton Oswalt reflects on the death of wife Michelle McNamara online and in new CBS doc
Michelle McNamara, acclaimed crime writer and wife of comedian Patton Oswalt, passed away exactly one year ago. Her death, which occurred peacefully in her sleep, was unexpected and earth-shattering to everyone who loved McNamara, most of all her husband and young daughter, and in the year since her passing Oswalt has written a handful of […]