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George Carlin, RIP
Anyone else hear about this? My wife just called and said she heard on the radio that the legend just died. I can't find it on any of the news outlets though. . .
If so, very sad. The world will be a less colorful place without him around. He was a funny (and smart) guy.
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06-22-2008, 09:16 PM
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Say it ain't so...
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06-22-2008, 09:18 PM
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06-22-2008, 09:22 PM
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Yup. breaking news on msn. Major loss to Comedy.
updated 22 minutes ago LOS ANGELES - 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 Sunday, a spokesman said. He was was 71. Carlin, who had a history of heart problems, died at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica about 6 p.m. PT 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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06-22-2008, 09:23 PM
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Yep, it's so.
Comedian George Carlin has died from heart failure, reports ET. His longtime publicist said Carlin, 71, was admitted into the hospital this afternoon after complaining of heart problems. He passed away at 5:55 p.m. Sunday at Saint John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif.
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06-22-2008, 09:24 PM
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wow. A total icon from my youth, and one of the smartest and funniest people ever.
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06-22-2008, 09:26 PM
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06-22-2008, 09:32 PM
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It is like the old time *wire*. Faster than Yahoo or CNN this time.
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06-22-2008, 09:34 PM
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RIP. Comedy genius. I don't use that term loosely.
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06-22-2008, 09:36 PM
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very funny, bright guy who understood the reality of the world we live in and didn't pull any punches. RIP
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06-23-2008, 03:02 AM
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Great comedic mind. Landmark of my generation. He'll be missed! Best to his family.
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06-23-2008, 03:07 AM
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I'm not really surprised. He looked REALLY old in his last standup special. He just didn't look healthy.
RIP George. |
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06-23-2008, 03:25 AM
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I remember his pre-hippie stuff, he had a bit where he was a sargeant for Robin Hood, another where he's first mate on the Santa Maria. Creative guy, will be missed.
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06-23-2008, 03:25 AM
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Started my Monday off on a bad note a few hours ago when I saw the news...RIP George.
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06-23-2008, 03:29 AM
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I'm totally gutted. He was my hero. Greatest philosopher of our time...
Thank you for your wisdom George. Joe bless you.
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06-23-2008, 03:47 AM
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That sucks.
He was brilliant.
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06-23-2008, 04:22 AM
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An icon in our times and one of the very best.
RIP George...
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