Comedian Gallagher Passes  Away At The Age Of 76

Comedian Gallagher Passes Away At The Age Of 76

Comedian Gallagher, famous for smashing watermelons with an hammer onstage passed away on November 11, 2022 morning.

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The comedian died of massive organ failure at a hospice in Palm Springs, California. He has suffered heart attacks since 2011, when he collapsed on stage in Minnesota.

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Comedian Gallagher was born on July 24, 1946 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from University of South Florida.

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Gallagher became a household name after a stint on the Johnny Carson show in 1975, which was followed by a string of comedy specials for the channel.

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"Sledge-O-Matic" was a signature stunt performed by Gallagher on stage. In this act, he pulverizes vegetables, fruits and other objects to comedic effect.

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