George Carlin has Passed Away at 71

[Raina]

A sad loss ...
ET breaks the news that comedian George Carlin has died from heart failure. The man who made famous the "seven words you can never say on television" passed away at 5:55 p.m. Sunday at Saint John's Hospital in Santa Monica, his longtime publicist said. He was 71.

Carlin, who has had several heart attacks and a history of cardiac issues, went into the hospital this afternoon after complaining of heart problems.
Carlin has more than 20 comedy albums, 14 HBO specials, numerous TV and movie roles, and three best-selling books to his credit. Last year, he celebrated his 50th year in show business, and he had just finished his last HBO special in March, "It's Bad for Ya."



ET Online Article (http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/06/62841/index.html)

[Slayne]

Yeah, just heard that on the radio.

I remember his first album.. It was about the funniest thing I'd ever heard. I still have it somewhere packed up. AM/FM. It had this skit on it it, pure classic. It was during the first iteration of prime-time relationship game-shows (The Dating Game, The Newlywed Game), It was called The Divorce Game ... "And folks, the lucky winning lady gets to play - The Alimony Dartboard!...".... That should be on his tombstone.

Sorry to see him go even if I didn't like his humor much anymore. Was kind of a shock to hear.

[Dabiaonn]

Yeah, some of his stuff wasnt too my liking but he did have some funny things to say bout our government. He will be missed reguardless i was used to seeing his face...

[Alyssia Kanath]

Wow, what sad news. A great loss.

I enjoyed his work.

[Robin of Spiritwood]

Carlin was a better philosopher than comedian, and his individualism will be greatly missed.

[Kyrian]

Carlin was a better philosopher than comedian, and his individualism will be greatly missed.

I always loved how he called buying pets "little tragedies waiting to happen"