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    Gallagher, watermelon-smashing comedian, dead at 76

    (CNN)Comedian Gallagher, best known for his watermelon-smashing comedy routine and many popular specials in the 1980s, died Friday morning, according his manager Craig Marquardo. He was 76.

    According to a statement provided to CNN by Marquardo, the comedian died "after a short health battle" and "passed away surrounded by his family in Palm Springs, California."

    Gallagher, born Leo Gallagher, became a household name in the early '80s with a comedy special titled "An Uncensored Evening," the first comedy stand up special ever to air on cable television, according to an obituary shared by Marquardo...

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    Really liked him. Especially his "Why do they call them apartments when they're all together?; why do you park in a driveway and drive on a parkway?" stuff. lol.

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    He was a hoot. One time he had a car door and rigged it to a pedal cart and would "drive" the door out on stage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    He was a hoot.
    That's actually the best way to describe him. :)

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