06-23-2008, 01:00 AM | #1 |
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R.I.P. George Carlin
Comedian George Carlin dies in Los Angeles at 71
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian George Carlin, a counter-culture hero famed for his routines about drugs and dirty words, died of heart failure at a Los Angeles-area hospital on Sunday, a spokesman said. He was 71. Carlin, who had a history of heart problems, died at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica about 6 p.m. PDT (9 p.m. EDT) after being admitted earlier in the afternoon for chest pains, spokesman Jeff Abraham told Reuters. Known for his edgy, provocative material, Carlin achieved status as an anti-Establishment icon in the 1970s with stand-up bits full of drug references and a routine about seven dirty words you could not say on television. A regulatory battle over a radio broadcast of his "Filthy Words" routine ultimately reached the U.S. Supreme Court. :(
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06-23-2008, 01:48 AM | #2 |
This is truly sad news. George Carlin was my hero. He helped make this crazy world somewhat more livable, and it's going to be a much sadder one without him.
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06-23-2008, 02:26 AM | #3 |
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I just heard about it, that man was a funny guy, I just had to get the visions out my head of him in the role he had on childrens television. the guy's gonna be missed
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06-23-2008, 07:49 AM | #4 |
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Noooooo :(
RIP George! "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." --george carlin |
06-23-2008, 09:52 AM | #5 |
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Man, that's sad. My brother woke me up today w/ a text message about him passing away. I loved his shows...and I agree, Jayson, his skits were spot on making it easier to get by. I know I'll miss seeing his routines.
At least he's with his wife now. RIP George. :( |
06-23-2008, 04:33 PM | #6 |
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Truly saddens me that another legend has died. R.I.P.
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