The comedian Don Rickles passed away at age 90, impressive.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Legendary insult comedian who was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and a fixture on The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast specials. He also voiced Mr. Potato Head in the three Toy Story films.
He had two children with his wife of over 45 years, Barbara. His son Larry produced the 2007 Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project.
How did Don Rickles die?
Kidney Failure caused Don Rickles' death in 2017.
| Cause of death | Kidney Failure |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 90 years |
| Profession | Comedian |
| Birthday | May 8, 1926 |
| Death date | April 6, 2017 |
| Place of death | Beverly Hills, California, United States |
| Place of burial | Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, Los Angeles, California, United States |
Quotes
You know what’s funny to me? Attitude.
Don Rickles
I like to think I’m like the guy who goes to the office Christmas party Friday night, insults some people, but still has his job Monday morning.
Don Rickles
The old days were the old days. And they were great days. But now is now.
Don Rickles
I don’t drink much anymore, but when I traveled with Frank Sinatra, God rest his soul, I used to drink like I could do it. He made it a test. In Vegas, the Rat Pack, which I was a little part of, drank all night and slept most of the day. Then, about 5 o’clock, we’d meet in the hotel steam room, lock the door, and steam our brains out.
Don Rickles
It takes many years to be a great comedian.
Don Rickles
