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packman

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Fri Nov 11, 2022, 12:59 PM Nov 2022

Comedian Gallagher Dead At 76 [View all]

Source: TMZ



Comedian Gallagher, famously known for smashing watermelons as part of his legendary act, has died ... his longtime manager tells TMZ.

Gallagher died while under hospice care in the Palm Springs area early Friday morning, TMZ has learned. His manager tells TMZ Gallagher died of massive organ failure. He had been in ill health for a while, suffering numerous heart attacks over the years.

The rep tells TMZ, "Gallagher stayed on the road touring America for decades. He was pretty sure he held a record for the most stand-up dates, by attrition alone," adding, "While Gallagher had his detractors, he was an undeniable talent and an American success story."


Read more: https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/11/comedian-gallagher-dead-dies-watermelon/
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Comedian Gallagher Dead At 76 [View all] packman Nov 2022 OP
The Sledgomatic has been laid down forever. Wingus Dingus Nov 2022 #1
Funny man. Hated his political views. PA_jen Nov 2022 #2
Same here. He had a magnificent command of the obvious mitch96 Nov 2022 #10
Why do they call 'em apartments if they're all stuck together (nt) William Seger Nov 2022 #14
Exactly, engrish makes no sense...! nt mitch96 Nov 2022 #19
Only in America The Grand Illuminist Nov 2022 #21
... 2naSalit Nov 2022 #3
He had what it took to be a good comedian. Regardless of his politics, he was very smart! Chainfire Nov 2022 #4
his act was perplexing GenXer47 Nov 2022 #5
It was all about spectacle--I mean he had jokes, but it was props and mess-making Gore1FL Nov 2022 #8
That's Sad. DarthDem Nov 2022 #6
I saw him once in Charleston, WV Lasher Nov 2022 #7
I remember him LeftInTX Nov 2022 #9
I always thought it was a waste of good watermelon Bayard Nov 2022 #11
I thought he was usually very funny, though he was wrong to think that highplainsdem Nov 2022 #12
I adored him when I was younger. I'd seek him out on every tv program I could find him on. chowder66 Nov 2022 #13
One of the few shows... ultralite001 Nov 2022 #15
First Kevin Conroy, now Gallagher on the same day. sakabatou Nov 2022 #16
Let TFG be three! Kennah Nov 2022 #18
" Never Let Your Mom Brush Your Hair When She's Mad at Your Dad" OldManTarHeel Nov 2022 #17
He was funny. RIP twodogsbarking Nov 2022 #20
never saw him live littlewolf Nov 2022 #22
I am not a fan of prop comedy, but I will say one thing for Gallagher. LudwigPastorius Nov 2022 #23
He was always the butt of mst3k's jokes. Crowman2009 Nov 2022 #24
If anyone hasn't heard Marc Maron's interview with Gallagher on the WTF podcast, then check it out. Crowman2009 Nov 2022 #25
RIP MustLoveBeagles Nov 2022 #26
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