Ed McMahon Dies

Ed McMahon, the beloved second banana to Johnny Carson and famous for his introduction, "Heeeeeere's Johnny!" died early this morning in a Los Angeles hospital. The cause of death hasn't been revealed, only that McMahon suffered from multiple health problems in the last several years. There are unofficial reports circulating that McMahon suffered from bone cancer and it was reported that he was hospitalized in February of this year with Pneumonia.

It's reported that McMahon was surrounded by his family at Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center when he passed away. It isn't reported whether McMahon was recieving palliative care services at the time of his death but it is unlikely that he was under the care of hospice because he died in the hospital. Let our thoughts and prayers be with his family and loved ones.

Read the full New York Times article about Ed McMahon's life and death.

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