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bouncertime · 06-23-2008, 01:00 AM

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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JaysonAych · 06-23-2008, 01:48 AM

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.

TFord · 06-23-2008, 02:26 AM

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

diddiyo · 06-23-2008, 07:49 AM

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

*TAG UR IT* · 06-23-2008, 09:52 AM

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. :(

*Mindz* · 06-23-2008, 04:33 PM

Truly saddens me that another legend has died. R.I.P.

06-23-2008, 01:00 AM	#1
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	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. :( __________________ Jimmy

06-23-2008, 04:33 PM	#6
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Truly saddens me that another legend has died. R.I.P. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

06-23-2008, 01:48 AM	#2
JaysonAych Drives: 2002 Dodge Stratus Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisville Posts: 429 View My Garage	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.

06-23-2008, 02:26 AM	#3
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	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

06-23-2008, 07:49 AM	#4
diddiyo Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 3,053	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
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	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. :(