Well, as many of you heard (or at least some of you) George Carlin has passed away at the age of 71 due to heart failure. The associated press had this to say:
"George Carlin, who died of heart failure Sunday at 71, leaves behind not only a series of memorable routines, but a legal legacy: His most celebrated monologue, a frantic, informed riff on those infamous seven words, led to a Supreme Court decision on broadcasting offensive language.
Carlin, who had a history of heart trouble, went into St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica on Sunday afternoon complaining of chest pain and died later that evening, said his publicist, Jeff Abraham. He had performed as recently as last weekend at the Orleans Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas."
I can honestly say this is probably one of the biggest deaths of the year. George Carlin was one of my favorite comedians/ actors to ever grace the stages. What can I say? He was a very, very funny man. The fact that he is gone is just sad. I remember him starring in my favorite movies, and it was him that made them more enjoyable when he appeared: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike back, and several others.
His stand up was offensive yes, but he actually had intelligence behind it. His humor more than made us realize the stupidity or truths of various facts of life. The fact that nobody can hear it live again is definitely depressing. George Carlin, you will be missed.
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