George Carlin dead at 71

marti810 · 23-06-2008, 06:20 AM

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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 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.

Legendary Comedian George Carlin Dies at 71 - Tributes, George Carlin : People.com

Edit: Thanks to Krozar for the source.
~Tony

Azn · 23-06-2008, 06:22 AM

Why the hell is this in religious debates section and not general?

PC Chris · 23-06-2008, 06:33 AM

The world lost something great.

Azn · 23-06-2008, 06:35 AM

I have this favoritted (dont ask y)

he really was a great man though
brought lols and truth at the same time...

superbob · 23-06-2008, 06:51 AM

George Carlin was probably one of my favorite comedians, RIP

CLAY · 23-06-2008, 06:58 AM

All time great will be remembered.

kronos · 23-06-2008, 06:59 AM

damn...sorry to se him go, next to richard pryer, my fav old skool comic. who dosent love his stuff? RIP

Azn · 23-06-2008, 07:00 AM

^ guy was a real comedian =(

Nivikran · 23-06-2008, 07:05 AM

May he rot in hell.

krozar · 23-06-2008, 01:04 PM

Legendary Comedian George Carlin Dies at 71 - Tributes, George Carlin : People.com

George Carlin, the edgy comedian and counterculture icon, died Sunday at the age of 71.

The stand-up comic and author – best known for his groundbreaking routine "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" – reportedly died of heart failure at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica. (Carlin, who was open about his long struggle with drugs and alcohol, had a history of heart problems, including a previous heart attack.)

In 1978, the bearded comedian famous for his clever wordplay and often-explicit commentary on sex, drugs and the absurdities of modern life found himself in the middle of a court battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court.

But even after the high court ruled that his "Seven Words" routine was indecent, Carlin refused to abandon the material. (He was arrested several times after performing the bit live, although the cases were always dismissed.)

The author of 1997's bestselling Brain Droppings, Carlin remained active on the stand-up circuit. Just last weekend, he performed The Orleans in Las Vegas, the New York Times reports.

In November, the Grammy-winner was scheduled to receive the John F. Kennedy Center's coveted Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Wade, and daughter, Kelly Carlin McCall. Carlin's first wife, Brenda Hosbrook, died in 1997.

A fierce critic of modern civilization, Carlin told Playboy in 2005 that his vision of the afterlife included a "heavenly CNN."

"The world is a big theater-in-the round as far as I'm concerned, and I'd love to watch it spin itself into oblivion," he told the magazine. "Tune in and watch the human adventure .... That's what I want heaven to be."

Sad day. Just fucking epic comedian that shot the envelope out of a canon and managed to become famous because he was so damn funny.

**sadated_peon** · 23-06-2008, 01:17 PM

so sad, George Carlin was great.

**Rafcio** · 23-06-2008, 04:34 PM

That's sad. He didn't seem too healthy in his last HBO show.

Dking · 23-06-2008, 05:35 PM

first Tim Russert and now George Carlin, kira anyone?

Cane_The9lives · 24-06-2008, 12:40 AM

Oh man i am so glad i caught his las special"Its bad for you" this really sucks somthing feirce, he was a great comedian.

Azn · 24-06-2008, 12:57 AM

Yahoo!
apparently, he did an interview 11 years ago of how he would want his obituary to be.

Quote:

gee, he was just here a minute ago

is what he said how he wants to be remembered.

sux he had to go

*Sparda* · 24-06-2008, 01:47 AM

Damn this is sudden. His stand up and guest appearances in comedies like Jay and Silent bob brought many lulz.

May he rest in peace.

kronos · 24-06-2008, 02:15 AM

just had to leave this

haydee · 24-06-2008, 05:43 AM

May he rest in peace. Saw him 10 years ago live and was awesome! This man was one of the few true smart comedians who knew what he was talking about and laced it with a great comedic performance. Wish I had seen him a second time.

**Twilight** · 24-06-2008, 05:59 AM

He was a bunny son of a bitch! He will be missed!

Kickz · 24-06-2008, 06:26 AM

I loved watchin his performances, one of the all time gr8t comedians.

23-06-2008, 06:22 AM	#2
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krozar Absolut Krozar Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The land of SEXIST email hackers. Posts: 16,153 My Mood: Rep Power: 165 Total Awards: 4	George Carlin dies at 71. Legendary Comedian George Carlin Dies at 71 - Tributes, George Carlin : People.com George Carlin, the edgy comedian and counterculture icon, died Sunday at the age of 71. The stand-up comic and author – best known for his groundbreaking routine "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" – reportedly died of heart failure at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica. (Carlin, who was open about his long struggle with drugs and alcohol, had a history of heart problems, including a previous heart attack.) In 1978, the bearded comedian famous for his clever wordplay and often-explicit commentary on sex, drugs and the absurdities of modern life found himself in the middle of a court battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court. But even after the high court ruled that his "Seven Words" routine was indecent, Carlin refused to abandon the material. (He was arrested several times after performing the bit live, although the cases were always dismissed.) The author of 1997's bestselling Brain Droppings, Carlin remained active on the stand-up circuit. Just last weekend, he performed The Orleans in Las Vegas, the New York Times reports. In November, the Grammy-winner was scheduled to receive the John F. Kennedy Center's coveted Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He is survived by his wife, Sally Wade, and daughter, Kelly Carlin McCall. Carlin's first wife, Brenda Hosbrook, died in 1997. A fierce critic of modern civilization, Carlin told Playboy in 2005 that his vision of the afterlife included a "heavenly CNN." "The world is a big theater-in-the round as far as I'm concerned, and I'd love to watch it spin itself into oblivion," he told the magazine. "Tune in and watch the human adventure .... That's what I want heaven to be." Sad day. Just fucking epic comedian that shot the envelope out of a canon and managed to become famous because he was so damn funny. __________________ Maka sees what you did there! Last edited by krozar; 23-06-2008 at 01:06 PM.

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