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“Emmy-Award winning iconic comedian Don Rickles passed away at his home Los Angeles this morning as a result of kidney failure. Rickles would have turned 91 on May 8,” his publicist said in a statement. “Rickles also had great success as an actor and best-selling author. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara, as well as their daughter Mindy Mann and her husband Ed, and Rickles’ two grandchildren, Ethan and Harrison Mann.”
“Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made to the Larry Rickles Endowment Fund at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.”
Rickles was born in New York City on May 8, 1926. He served in the Navy in World War II and studied acting at New York’s Academy of Dramatic Arts. Rickles went on to have a career that spanned six decades, with his uproarious live shows continuing into his late 80s. He was also the voice of Mr. Potato Head, Pixar's Toy Story movies. and his voice was used in the Toy Story Mania ride at Disney's California Adventure.
He will truly be missed, Rest In Peace.
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| Bob Newhart, Mickey Mouse & Don Rickles |
I would like to thank CBS news for this sad news. And Disney Parks for the photos.
