Legendary Stand-up Comedian Shecky Greene Dies at 97

Known for His Long Tenure as a Las Vegas Headliner and for Working with Sinatra and Elvis, Greene Overcame Mental Health Struggles to Continue Performing into His 90s

Shecky Greene, a legendary stand-up comedian known for his long tenure as a Las Vegas headliner, died at 97 at his home in Las Vegas.
Greene was known for his many appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” and for working as the opening act for Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
Greene's career spanned seven decades and he was known for his ability to work a crowd and his improvisational style.
He struggled with mental health issues, including bipolar disorder and panic attacks, which made it increasingly difficult to perform as he got older.
Despite his struggles, Greene made a comeback in the 1990s and continued to perform occasionally in Las Vegas.