SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A publicist for George Carlin says the legendary comedian has died of heart failure at a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif.
Jeff Abraham says Carlin went into St. John’s Health Center on Sunday afternoon, complaining of chest pain. Carlin died at 5:55 p.m. PDT. He was 71.
Carlin, who had a history of heart trouble, performed as recently as last weekend at the Orleans Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. It was announced Tuesday that Carlin was being awarded the 11th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
The dean of counterculture comedians, Carlin constantly pushed the envelop with his jokes, particularly with a routine called “The Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV.”
First things first, George Fuck you for making fun of my name.. but I do forgive you..
it’s not my fault i have a goofy name.
yea.. feels like my favorite uncle died.. George has made a massive impact on me and my sense of humor, how i look at god and religion..
I was thinking you never know how much of an impact a celebrity has made on your life or how much they mean to you till they are gone.
specially if it’s one you haven’t had the chance to see preform live. George is right up there with Dimebag Darryl and Freddy Mercury(yea i like queen, WHAT?!?) they are all people who i have admired their work and wanted to see them preform live but never had the money or the time to.
