Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

George Carlin Dead of Heart Failure

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the true-original dept.

ashamanq was one of many who noted that comedian George Carlin has died of heart failure. Most famous for his "Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV" routine which resulted in a landmark supreme court ruling, he was a true voice against censorship, and also one of the funniest men ever. He was 71.

2 of 583 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Bye Bye Mr. Conductor! by phoenixzorn · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Sorry friend, George Carlin wasn't in Thomas the Tank Engine... that's Ringo Starr.... feel free to keep watching...

  2. If George Carlin... by Lisandro · · Score: 1, Redundant

    ... would've posted on Slasdot, it would be hard to decide between moderating him "Funny" or "Insightful". Just like Bill Hicks and Lenny Bruce, he was more than just a comedian.

    Carlin on Wikiquote

    May he rest in peace. Thanks for all the laughs, and even more, thanks for all your insights. And may Joe Pesci grant him a well deserved nirvana :)