THE FIRST LEDZEP Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31503396/ns/en...ision?GT1=43001 TV host Ed McMahon is dead at age 86 He was best-known as Johnny Carson's sidekick on the 'Tonight Show' BREAKING NEWS LOS ANGELES - Ed McMahon, the loyal "Tonight Show" sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and a resounding "H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!" for 30 years, died early Tuesday. He was 86. 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. McMahon broke his neck in a fall in March 2007, and battled a series of financial problems as his injuries preventing him from working. McMahon and Carson had worked together for nearly five years on the game show "Who Do You Trust?" when Carson took over NBC's late-night show from Jack Paar in October 1962. McMahon played second banana on "Tonight" until Carson retired in 1992. "You can't imagine hooking up with a guy like Carson," McMahon said an interview with The Associated Press in 1993. "There's the old phrase, hook your wagon to a star. I hitched my wagon to a great star." McMahon, who never failed to laugh at his Carson's quips, kept his supporting role in perspective. "It's like a pitcher who has a favorite catcher," he said. "The pitcher gets a little help from the catcher, but the pitcher's got to throw the ball. Well, Johnny Carson had to throw the ball, but I could give him a little help." Please check back for more details on this breaking news story. © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Quote
Juliet Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Hello: This is sad news...Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon were the best in late night tv.. My condolences to all his loved ones.. Juliet PS R.I.P. ED Quote
Reggie1971 Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 RIP Mr. McMahon. Sad to hear of his passing. I got his autograph way back in 1982 in New Orleans, La (wish I still l had it ). He and Johnny made the perfect team on a late night talk show in a much classier era. Quote
redrum Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 And if there's a heaven then Johnny is saying: HEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's ED!!!!! (and a golf club swing) Quote
Rock Action Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 What a shame. The "Tonight" show with Johnny and Ed will never be duplicated. RIP, gentlemen. Quote
Mary Hartman Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Very sad day. I grew up laughing at the exchange between Johnny Carson and Ed. He will truly be missed as he was popular with everyone I know. Best wish's to friends and family and may the stars shine in your memory... Quote
kirchzep27 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 i will always remember his laugh. i heard on the news today, that when he was promoting his book several years ago, he always mentioned as to his success...was to just show up and it happened. Quote
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