The Don Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Comedian-actor George Carlin, know for his raunchy, but insightful humor, died Sunday in Los Angeles, his publicist said. He was 71. Carlin performed as recently as last weekend at the Orleans Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. Carlin performed as recently as last weekend at the Orleans Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. 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, the Associated Press reported. Carlin, who had a history of heart trouble, performed as recently as last weekend at the Orleans Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. Carlin was best known for his routine "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television," which appeared 1972's "Class Clown" album. http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/06/23/carlin.obit/index.html Damn shame, he's the first comedian I remember watching and laughing hysterically. R.I.P. George, your comedy shall live on forever. Quote
Twist of Fate Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 that video was from George Carlin:"Again" right? HBO comedy special... who has the blue food? it probably bestows immortality..thats why we haven't been given any. This is a terrible shame. Carlin was an amazing performer...I have a few of his specials recorded including "What Am I Doin' In New Jersey" and 1 other one on I recorded on VHS..I regret not ever being able to see him live...he will be missed.. Quote
Eat A Vegan Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 thats a huge bummer. I remember the first time I seen a video of his performance I was nearly in tears, he was so funny. R.I.P Quote
Jonny Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Holy shit. That totaly sucks. R.I.P George. In other news, Rob Douglass also died recently, due to a bad reaction to antibiotics for to a chest infection. Robb Douglass was the creator of the apparent greatest celebrity porn website ever. Robbscelebs. R.I.P Rob Quote
Aero Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 is that what happens robbscelebs? i always used that site to see all the boob shots from big brothers live feed.... as such i miss him. R.I.P both of them. Quote
phil Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Shame that he passed. If it wasn't for Carlin's influence, Lewis Black's comedy act would've been inconcievable. Quote
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