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Richard Jeni, a beloved standup comedian who was a regular on the "Tonight Show," died of a gunshot wound Saturday in Los Angeles. He was 45.
Police said yesterday, as reported by the AP, that the comic was found alive but injured after they responded to a call from Jeni's girlfriend that he had shot himself. Jeni died later in an L.A. hospital. An LAPD spokesperson said that an investigation into the death was continuing.
Besides his numerous appearances on the "Tonight Show" and on cable comedy specials including "A Big Steaming Pile of Me," Jeni acted in "The Mask" and "National Lampoon's Dad's Day Off."
3/12/2007 1:00 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Comedian Richard Jeni Dead at 45
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Wow.. TMZ is slacking.. I read about this on MSNBC.com 2 hours ago....
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Richard Jenni was a great Comedian! I laughed so hard when I saw him that my sides were always hurting
We'll miss you, Richard.....
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Richard Jeni was a comedian's comedian; he had great material and always delivered it brilliantly. It is a tremendous loss.
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He was a great comedian and will be sorely missed by the entire stand-up comedy world. I actually read the news on USAtoday.com YESTERDAY!! Catch up, TMZ!
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It's tragic. People want to be famous but nowdays it's like a curse for so many of them.
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Couldn't stand his humor, but I am very sorry he took this route. My thoughts go to his family. A lot of comedians walk that emotional tightrope - it must be a tough business.
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