Comedian and TV Star Martin Mull Dead at 80

LOS ANGELES — Martin Mull, the beloved comedian and television star, passed away at the age of 80, according to an announcement made by his daughter, Maggie Mull, on Instagram. The news of his death came on Friday, June 28. In her heartfelt post, Maggie revealed that her father had been battling a long illness and fought courageously until his last breath. She described him as a multi-talented individual who excelled in various creative endeavors …

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Renowned Comedian Richard Lewis Dies at 76

Renowned comedian Richard Lewis, known for his distinctive neurotic comedic style, has died at the age of 76. Lewis, who bravely shared his battle with Parkinson’s disease, passed away from a heart attack at his Los Angeles home. Throughout his career, Lewis was recognized as a top stand-up comedian and made significant contributions to charitable causes such as Comic Relief and Comedy Gives Back. From his early beginnings in the late 1960s alongside prominent comedians …

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Comedian and Activist Kidnapped and Killed in Colombia

MEDELLÍN, Colombia — Tou Ger Xiong, a well-known comedian and activist from Minnesota, was tragically kidnapped and murdered while on vacation in Colombia, his family confirmed. The 50-year-old Hmong community leader was abducted in Medellín after meeting a woman on social media, according to local officials cited by Colombian newspaper El Colombiano. In a statement, Xiong’s family expressed their deep sorrow: “It is with immense sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the discovery …

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