Comedian Gallagher Dead at 76
Comedian Gallagher has died. He was 76 years old. Gallagher got his big break after he appeared on the Johnny Carson Show in 1975.
He was known for smashing foods and objects with a large mallet as part of his comedic routine. He died while in hospice care in Palm Springs.
He had been sick for awhile and died from massive organ failure. He also suffered many heart attacks over the years.
Gallagher had 17 comedy specials.
Gallagher, Comedian Known for Smashing Watermelons, Dies at 76 https://t.co/r2v4bwcIiO
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