Gallagher (comedian) - Wikipedia
WEBLeo Anthony Gallagher Jr. (July 24, 1946 – November 11, 2022), [1] known simply as Gallagher, was an American comedian who became one of the most recognizable comedic performers of the 1980s for his prop and observational routine that included the signature act of smashing a watermelon on stage with a wooden sledgehammer.
Gallagher death updates — Cause of death revealed after ... - The …
WEBNov 13, 2022 · COMEDIAN Leo Anthony Gallagher, widely known as Gallagher, has died, according to his manager. Gallagher passed away early on Friday morning in the Palm Springs region while receiving hospice care, TMZ reported.
Gallagher the watermelon-smashing comedian has died at 76
WEBNov 12, 2022 · The man born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. built a nationwide following in the 1970s and '80s. He became increasingly controversial in recent years, chastised for racist and homophobic remarks.
Gallagher obituary: fruit-smashing comedian dies at 76 - Legacy.com
WEBNov 11, 2022 · Gallagher, prop comedian known for smashing watermelons with a sledgehammer, died Friday of organ failure at his home in Palm Springs, California at the age of 76.
Gallagher, watermelon-smashing comedian, dead at 76 | CNN
WEBNov 11, 2022 · CNN — Comedian Gallagher, best known for his watermelon-smashing comedy routine and many popular specials in the 1980s, died Friday morning, according his manager Craig Marquardo. He was 76.
Comedian Gallagher, famous for his watermelon-smashing ... - NBC News
WEBNov 11, 2022 · Comedian Leo Gallagher, who was known simply by his last name and became famous for smashing watermelons with a mallet on stage, died on Friday morning, according to his family. He was 76.
Gallagher, Watermelon-Smashing Comedian, Is Dead at 76
WEBNov 11, 2022 · Gallagher, who became one of the most recognizable comedians of the 1980s for an outrageous act that always concluded with him smashing a watermelon with a sledgehammer, died on Friday at his...
Gallagher Dead: Watermelon-Smashing Comedian Dies at 76
WEBNov 11, 2022 · Leo Gallagher, the watermelon-smashing prop comic known as Gallagher, has died. He was 76. His former manager, Craig Marquardo, told The Hollywood Reporter that Gallagher died Friday in...
Gallagher, the melon-smashing comedian, dies at 76 - Los Angeles Times
WEBNov 11, 2022 · The comedian, whose first name was Leo, died Friday of organ failure in Palm Springs, his longtime manager said. He had been in hospice care.
Gallagher, Comedian Known for Smashing Watermelons, Dies at 76 - Variety
WEBNov 11, 2022 · Gallagher, the prop comedian known for smashing watermelons as part of his act, died Friday of organ failure, his former manager Craig Marquardo confirmed to Variety. He was 76.
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