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Ed McMahon Dies

Posted Jun 23rd 2009 8:13AM by TMZ Staff

Ed McMahon Ed McMahon has passed away at 86.

He died at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in California this morning. McMahon was fighting a multitude of health problems, including cancer.

Someone connected with the family told us, "Ed was at peace because he got his business taken care of. He settled his lawsuit with Cedars and with the settlement he was able to take care of his family."

He is best known as Johnny Carson's sidekick on "The Tonight Show" and for his infamous catchphrase, "Heeeeeeeeeeere's Johnny!"

McMahon also hosted "Star Search" and "TV Bloopers And Practical Jokes" with Dick Clark.

He was a colonel in the United States Marines and a fighter pilot and served during the late 1940s and 1950s.

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91. Thank you Ed Mc. Goodbye and Love u 4 ever and ever.

Posted at 3:04AM on Jun 24th 2009 by Casey K

92. I guess God needed an announcer in heaven... "Heeeeeeeeeeer's JESUS!"
We're all gonna miss you Ed.

Posted at 7:50PM on Jun 23rd 2009 by AdamRichardsWestVirginia

93. Semper Fi, Sir.

Posted at 6:24PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Marine Mom

94. Burn in HELL Ed, you greedy, Selfish, B@stard...All those made up lawsuits to keep up your rich lifestyle, at other peoples Expense..You had no shame, & now Your KARMA has come back to You...Say hello to Devil, ED....

Posted at 8:29PM on Jun 23rd 2009 by Biff

95. What a great story, that you have written about a great person, Mr. Ed McMahon. I have been a fan of the tonight show, when he and johnny Carson were together , those many years ago. Once again great work.
I cannot remember a time in my life where Ed McMahon wasn’t at least a distant part of.
It is like a part of myself has died along with him.
Have a great afterlife Ed.


Posted at 9:17PM on Jun 23rd 2009 by bisovi

96. What a great story, that you have written about a great person, Mr. Ed McMahon. I have been a fan of the tonight show, when he and johnny Carson were together , those many years ago. Once again great work.

Posted at 10:15PM on Jun 23rd 2009 by chi hair straightener

97. Rest in peace Ed, hopefully he wasn't reading tmz in his last few months.

Posted at 3:09AM on Jun 24th 2009 by Dawn

98. I really am going to miss seeing Ed on tv. Theres hardley anyone else left at all who has the talent that these guys were given. The good ones are all gone. We will miss seeing you Ed on the Jerry Lewis Telephone and it was our pleasure to welcome you in our homes over many blessed yrs. God rest your soul. Love, Kimmy.

Posted at 3:09AM on Jun 24th 2009 by Kimmy

99. My condolences to Ed's wife and family. The young haters who continue to curse and gnash their teeth about Ed even after he has gone can go on doing so to their hearts content. For the rest of their lives I guess.
. Ed was a wonderful man with a huge heart a great loyal friend to Johnny and Jerry. But as everyone knows he had serious health problems and he finally let go. He's free now. I wouldn't take that away from him. God Blees you Sir. Sleep well.

Posted at 6:44AM on Jun 25th 2009 by sorry to see you go

100. God Bless you Ed.. You will truly be missed..
My thoughts and prayers with go to your family
God Bless .......

Posted at 11:33AM on Jun 25th 2009 by nancy

101. YOU WAS THE "BEST" RIP!! NO MORE WORRY HEEYYYYOOOOOOED!!!!YOU NOW WITH HEEYYYYYYOOOOJONNY
IN HEAVEN!!!! DEAR FRIEND

Posted at 1:00AM on Jun 27th 2009 by WEBSTER UZZLE

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