The comedian George Carlin passed away at age 71, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Considered by many to be the greatest stand up comedian of all time, he put out 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO in his career and was the first host of Saturday Night Live in 1975. He was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2008.
He was married to Brenda Hosbrook from 1961 until her death in 1997. They had one child, Kelly, together. In 1998 he married his second wife Sally Wade.
How did George Carlin die?
Heart Attack caused George Carlin's death in 2008.
| Cause of death | Heart Attack |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 71 years |
| Profession | Comedian |
| Birthday | May 12, 1937 |
| Death date | June 22, 2008 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
I’m completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death.
George Carlin
Religion is just mind control.
George Carlin
Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.
George Carlin
Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist.
George Carlin
If it’s true that our species is alone in the universe, then I’d have to say the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little.
George Carlin
