Legendary Comedian and Broadway Star Dick Capri Dies at 93

Capri passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, following a celebrated career in comedy and theater.

Dick Capri, born Richard Capri in Reading, Pennsylvania, began his comedy career in the 1960s, performing on shows like 'The Merv Griffin Show' and 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'
He rose to prominence in the 1970s, touring with Engelbert Humperdinck and performing alongside stars such as Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, and Tom Jones.
Capri made his Broadway debut in 1991 with the hit production 'Catskills on Broadway,' which ran for 14 months and toured nationally.
He passed away in his sleep on December 26 in Florida, following a diagnosis of an inoperable bleeding enlarged aorta, after spending Christmas with family.
Capri's son, Jeff, described him as one of the funniest and kindest people in show business, highlighting his lasting impact on comedy and entertainment.