Ed McMahon Dead at Age 85

[RollTide72]

Ed McMahon died at a hospital in Los Angeles this morning, his agent said.

The 85-year-old TV personality and former "Tonight Show" host died this morning at Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center, his agent said today.

McMahon, who is best known as Johnny Carson's sidekick on the late-night show, was hospitalized in February with pneumonia and other illnesses.

The legend became embroiled in financial trouble and his home was reportedly to be placed on the auction block later this month after he fell behind $644,000 on his $4.8 million mortgage.

He recently settled lawsuits against a hospital and doctors over difficulties stemming from his broken neck.

 

[StevieD]

One of the great side kicks off all time. RIP Ed.

 

[gardenweasel]

hi-yoooo!......

/it`s sad when everybody you loved growing up is gone...all the old icons...

very sad...r.i.p.,ed...:sadwave:

 

[StevieD]

Wease, So true. It really was the Goden Age. I don't think there is anyone like them around today. I am talking about all the old timers. The guys who were the stars when we were growing up. As a society and we evolve you would think the entertainment would get better but instead it has gone in reverse.

 

[djv]

I aways said John was great. But He was even better with Ed. LOt of folks don,t know about the things Ed did for youth back when he had the bucks. A Very Good Guy.

 

[Hooks]

I aways said John was great. But He was even better with Ed.

You are CORRECT :sadwave:

 

[JCDunkDogs]

Ed McMahon was liked by many people out here. They say he was a very regular kind of guy. Nice to fans. Joan Rivers called him "a gentleman" when interviewed by MSNBC.

 

[Tcas]

This Bud's for you, Ed. :toast:

RIP