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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...
Gallagher, watermelon smashing comedian, dead at 76 | CNN
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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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He was a hoot.
That's actually the best way to describe him. :)
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