Overview
- He died on Dec. 29, 2025, at his home in Coxsackie, New York, according to the Albany Times-Union.
- He was known for stand-up and late-night TV, hosting Fox’s Comic Strip Live, briefly stepping in on The Late Show after Joan Rivers’ departure, and guest-hosting The Pat Sajak Show.
- His television and film credits included appearances on HBO, Showtime, PBS’ Comedy Tonight, Ellen, Hardball, and the movie Great Balls of Fire.
- He built a long radio career with shows at Mix 105, WPYX, WPDH, and later on iHeartRadio.
- He served with the Coxsackie Police Department from 2010 to 2024, performed for U.S. troops, drew tributes from peers including Andrew Dice Clay, and his family suggested donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.