Controversial yet popular comic Gallagher has died. The late comedian, whose real name was Leo Anthony Gallagher, made a name for himself by smashing watermelons as part of his act.
His unfortunate passing at the age of 76 was confirmed by his family.
Comedian Gallagher Dies At 76 After Long Career
A representative of the late comedian’s family told the news of his death. His son-in-law revealed that the North Carolina native died of “organ failure” while in hospice care in Palm Springs, California. According to some reports, the comic has not been in good health for a while, having suffered several heart attacks.
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A rep for the “Showtime Comedy Spotlight Gallagher: The Maddest” star broke the news of his death, telling The Blast, “Gallagher has been on the road touring America for decades. He’s pretty sure he holds the record for the most stand-up dates, just by a margin. Although Gallagher has his critics, he is an undeniable talent and an American success story.
Gallagher first gained recognition after appearing on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, immediately standing out with his unique form of comedy — something Carson didn’t appreciate at first. However, by doing things his own way, he rose to become a household name.
However, the highlight of his career was his signature sketch, “Sledge-O-Matic,” in which he would take a large handmade wooden sledgehammer and smash all kinds of food before ending with the main act — a watermelon. The controversial act was a parody of the Veg-O-Matic ad, and it would make him the No. 1 comedian. 1 in America for 15 years, with comedy specials airing on Showtime and MTV.
According to his manager, his stand-up comedy special “An Uncensored Evening,” which aired in 1980, was the first to air on cable television.
During his incredibly long career, he hosted 14 Showtime specials and about 3,500 live comedy shows, according to his website. The comedian also starred in a Geico commercial and in his first movie, “The Book of Daniel.”
Late Comics Fight Health Issues In General
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In addition to his incredible talent, Gallagher Smash, as he was called, often made headlines due to his faltering health. In 2011, he collapsed on stage. While at Bones Road House Whiskey, performing the Sledge-O-Matic routine, he was seen holding his sledgehammer as he bent over and fell backwards onto the stage.
Immediately after he fell to the ground, people from the audience ran on stage to help. He was then taken to Saint Mary’s Hospital shortly after the incident. Fortunately, he made it and seems to be in good spirits again.
However, the following year, Gallagher suffered a heart attack that made headlines.
According to reports, hours before he was set to perform in Texas, he suffered a heart attack after experiencing severe chest pains and had to be hospitalized. At the time, her manager confirmed that she would be hospitalized for several days so doctors could “figure out what’s wrong with her ticker.”
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Tributes have poured in on social media, honoring Gallagher’s illustrious legacy. The late comic is survived by his two children, daughter Aimee, and son Barnaby.
May his soul rest in peace.
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