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I’ve just been told by a source that George Carlin died this evening. This is indeed shocking. Last week, it was announced that on November 10th the veteran comic whose infamous “Filthy Words” routine reached all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court would be the 11th person inducted into the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ pantheon of humor and receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. (Past winners include Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Lily Tomlin and Steve Martin.) Reuters now also has Carlin’s death, reporting that he died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica of heart failure at age 71. Hollywood has long loved Carlin as a gentle and considerate man. But what the funnyman courageously did to fight censorship over the airwaves on radio and television is the legacy he leaves behind for the entertainment and media biz.
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RIP….he will be missed.
the airport safety lecture remains the best bit of all time. RIP, George.
He was the Mort Sahl of today. The Lenny Bruce………
The best of the best.
He will be sorely missed.
Wouldn’t it be ironic that Carlin winds up in heaven and then gets to come back to tell us all about it? The Buddy Jesus, indeed.
RIP you cynical bastard.
You can’t say he was never less than brilliant, or never less than hilarious; his career was just too gloriously long and non-risk-averse for him never once to have fallen flat.
But he was never less than interesting, and at his best, which he mostly was, he was very funny indeed.
Oh, and the man single-handledly revolutionized stand-up comedy back in the ’70s.
Thank you and goodnight, buddy.
Way to go, 24-hour news. CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News Channels aren’t even reporting it. Instead, they’re all showing their crap one-hour specials. I guess one of the most influential performers of all time isn’t worth breaking into their sensationalist tripe.
*cries*
RIP George, you were one of a kind buddy.. We will miss you…
I am really going to miss George Carlin he’s the only comedian that I’ve ever wanted to see live.
Met him on a flight and I had something he really wanted so he asked me for it and I handed it to him. He then asked for my phone number and told me he’d call me soon to get in touch to see if there was anything i wanted from him. I didn’t believe it for a second, but hey, he was George Carlin – so I gave him my number and said goodbye.
He called two days later.
There will be a moment, a tipping point perhaps, where all the great comedians are gone. This is very sad news, his departure.
Man, what a pisser! Carlin was absolutely influential for my generation. We learned the seven dirty words and recited the routine like a mantra. And his work never stopped, but just kept growing and evolving with the man. Not enough to say he will be missed — he was one of a kind.
Carlin – THE MOST IMPORTANT social critics of all time was a comedian and entertainer. A true original the great GC taught so many about about so much. To quote the great one “I’m always relieved when someine is delivering a eulogy and I realize I am listening to it.” Well, pal – rest assured your loyal fans will give you a perfect send off. We loved you. Our thoughts are with your family, friends, and manager (Mr. Hamza) and longtime ICM agents (Mr. Levine and Mr. Bunin).
There were only 2 great stand ups– Pryor & Carlin.
Everyone else– imitators.
Thank you for opening & blowing my mind, Mr. Carlin.
Sorry to see you go. I always felt safer with you looking out for us. Thanks for having our backs for so long.
wow, seriously sad. i am of a younger generation and they say comedy has a shelf life but he is wonderful no matter what generation or background. a true culture hero. Very, very sad. Much love to his family and friends and all those grieving the loss of a fine man.
What a terrible month it’s been for deaths. Sydney Pollack, Tim Russert, Stan Winston and now George Carlin. This is truly sad.
All standup comics around the country should wear black jeans and a long sleeve black shirt for the next week in honor of the great George Carlin.
Shit. Piss. Fuck.
I grew up listening to my older brothers playing GC’s albums. Grew-up still loving him and lucky enough to see him live several times. I will miss him greatly and the world will be many smiles fewer without him.
I always liked his routines until a few years ago when he seemed bent on attacking religion, christianity in particular. He played off as though he did not believe in God or the concept of a Creator at all. Tonight George has met Him face to face, I hope all is well in his Creator’s eyes
George Carlin was the best comedian out there well one of the best and it is sad seeing him gone for good. i am so shocked i cant believe it. i wanted to see him live but of course my luck, i wont be able to now. man….. this guy cracked me up =/ RIP GC
It would be right to honor him with a special award at the Emmy’s in a couple months. Who can we a fans call or write to? He changed my life and moved things in the right directrion.
RIP and maybe you and Tim can have an ultra special Meet the Press up in heaven. Tim of course will run the show and you will be interviewed.
God Bless.
He will be greatly missed. One of the best and one of the last. In the words of George Carlin “I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.”
One of the few out there willing to talk about issues no one else was daring to, and then through them in your face..
I may not have agreed with everything he said but I was always entertained.He made you laugh and think at the same time. One of the best social commentators of all time.
RIP you magnificent bastard.
i got to see him one time. and ive looked every day online to see if he was coming anywhere close so i could see him again. once isnt enough but it will have to do i guess.he was the best i just hope he knew that
HIS JOKES WERE INFAMOUS…HIS SPECIALS PRICELESS….THE WRONGEST RIGHT PERSON EVER!!! RIP GEORGE CARLIN YOUR COMEDY WILL LIVE ON….