Jun 23 2009Ed McMahon dies at 86
After spending his golden years battling foreclosure on his home, TV legend Ed McMahon died early this morning at 86, according to the AP:
McMahon died shortly after midnight at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center surrounded by his wife, Pam, and other family members, said his publicist, Howard Bragman.
Bragman didn't give a cause of death, saying only that McMahon had a "multitude of health problems the last few months."
McMahon had bone cancer, among other illnesses, according to a person close to the entertainer, and had been hospitalized for several weeks. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to release the information.
If you've never seen a classic episode of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon, do yourself a favor and Google one up. You'll never see a classier comedy act in your life. Except here - HIYO! (For you, big guy.)
Rest in Peace, Ed.
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Aug 15 2008Ed McMahon's house saved by Donald Trump (Hurray!)
Ed McMahon's house was on the verge of foreclosure until a lone toupee-d knight swooped in and saved him. The Donald is feeling benevolent these days and worked out a deal to buy Ed's house and lease it right back to him. People reports:
Trump, who does not know McMahon personally, said it "would be an honor" to help out the man who spent three decades as Johnny Carson's sidekick on The Tonight Show. "When I was at the Wharton School of Business I'd watch him every night."
McMahon, 85, bought the six-bedroom house in January 1990. Down from a peak price of $7 million, the property was listed at a bargain $4.6 million last weekend, according to the Los AngelesTimes.
Damn, that's some heartwarming stuff. In the midst of a nationwide housing crisis, I couldn't help but worry that Ed McMahon wouldn't get to die in a giant mansion. But now, thanks to Donald Trump and his triumph of the human spirit, Ed won't have to spend his remaining years in some crummy luxury condo overlooking the coast. If that's not the feel good story of the year, folks, I don't know what is.
