George Carlin dies at 71.....will you miss him?

Comedian George Carlin dead at age 71

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A publicist for George Carlin says the legendary comedian has died of heart failure at a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif.

Jeff Abraham says Carlin went into St. John's Health Center on Sunday afternoon, complaining of chest pain. Carlin died at 5:55 p.m. PDT. He was 71.

Carlin, who had a history of heart trouble, performed as recently as last weekend at the Orleans Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. It was announced Tuesday that Carlin was being awarded the 11th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

The dean of counterculture comedians, Carlin constantly pushed the envelop with his jokes, particularly with a routine called "The Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV."

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raves +9 by Chartreuse Hussein Dog ~COB posted Jun 23, 2008 11:56AM GMT

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He will be missed. He always hit the nail on the head, with wit and humor and irreverence.

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raves +1 [-] by mamalola posted Jul 01, 2008 05:10AM GMTJuly 01, 2008 05:10:46

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I miss him already. I guess you could say, I actually grew up watching him for the last 40 years. His sense of humor is unique, intelligent and universal. He is a comedic genius and will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.
raves +2 [-] by Ask Lori posted Jun 25, 2008 02:04AM GMTJune 25, 2008 02:04:18

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He was great that dirty old man.
raves +2 [-] by aj posted Jun 25, 2008 12:49AM GMTJune 25, 2008 00:49:09 (edited)

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he was one of the best
raves +2 [-] by DELI posted Jun 24, 2008 11:04PM GMTJune 24, 2008 23:04:15

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my alltime fave!
raves +3 [-] by Hard Candy ~COB posted Jun 24, 2008 07:18PM GMTJune 24, 2008 19:18:17

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George Carlin rocked. He was always spot on with his intelligent, relevant humor and will be missed by many.
raves +1 [-] by mk, Supreme Smartass posted Jun 24, 2008 01:56PM GMTJune 24, 2008 13:56:50

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Somewhat. I've seen him over the many years and enjoyed his comedy. But we are lucky to have many great funny people in our midst.
raves +1 [-] by Rosalie posted Jun 24, 2008 04:49AM GMTJune 24, 2008 04:49:29

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My favorite commedian.
raves +1 [-] by Katy posted Jun 24, 2008 04:27AM GMTJune 24, 2008 04:27:35

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Oh, how sad :(
raves +3 [-] by TTT posted Jun 24, 2008 04:25AM GMTJune 24, 2008 04:25:53

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Shit, Piss, Fuck, Cunt, CockSucker, MotherFucker, and Tits ~ RIP George Carlin
raves +1 [-] aj replied to TTT Jun 25, 2008 12:50AM GMTJune 25, 2008 00:50:22

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he would love that!!!!!!!!!
raves +1 [-] by TechnoZeus posted Jun 24, 2008 03:07AM GMTJune 24, 2008 03:07:58

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First I heard about it... good to have heard it from a friend rather than the news. Thanks, Tresor.
raves [-] by MICKY posted Jun 24, 2008 03:03AM GMTJune 24, 2008 03:03:58

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HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
raves +3 [-] by candlewitness posted Jun 24, 2008 02:56AM GMTJune 24, 2008 02:56:47

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I will miss him. George Carlin was a worldly comedic genius. He was topical, insightful, and never politically correct. His humor bordered on the obscene and was blasphemous towards God. His observations of the human condition were fine tuned. He critiqued everything and everyone. I consider him one of the finest comedians, in the same league as Lenny Bruce. He struggled with drug addiction and personal relationships. A rebel with a cause! It is sad , I will miss him!
raves +3 [-] by Deleted posted Jun 24, 2008 02:15AM GMTJune 24, 2008 02:15:30

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raves +3 [-] by john conner posted Jun 24, 2008 01:56AM GMTJune 24, 2008 01:56:32 (edited)

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Hilarious!
raves +3 [-] by jrtmanmd (BOHICA!) posted Jun 24, 2008 01:34AM GMTJune 24, 2008 01:34:21

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He was fabulous!
raves +3 [-] by Chrissy posted Jun 24, 2008 01:31AM GMTJune 24, 2008 01:31:05

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raves +3 [-] by Bite Me (XSA) posted Jun 24, 2008 01:02AM GMTJune 24, 2008 01:02:11

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He will be missed
raves +3 [-] by Cindy posted Jun 24, 2008 12:49AM GMTJune 24, 2008 00:49:42

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raves +1 [-] by dEMOlitION lOVER! posted Jun 24, 2008 12:43AM GMTJune 24, 2008 00:43:49

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idk who he is, and i've never heard of him
but thats really sad...
raves +1 [-] aj replied to dEMOlitION lOVER! Jun 25, 2008 12:53AM GMTJune 25, 2008 00:53:08

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raves +2 [-] by fury girl posted Jun 24, 2008 12:24AM GMTJune 24, 2008 00:24:23

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He was a well rounded, well informed well read, kind man.
raves +3 [-] by D~PresidentBarackObama posted Jun 23, 2008 11:09PM GMTJune 23, 2008 23:09:52

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I only got to number 6 on the list. I was saving seven for something good. He gave many laughs and did a lot for Gay Rights. I am sure he will be missed. If something were to happen to Paul Mooney, I'd be hurt, as I am sure many are over this loss.
raves +3 [-] by Warren posted Jun 23, 2008 11:05PM GMTJune 23, 2008 23:05:33

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A master of satire and ridicule, he had an eye for seeing what's f*ked up with the world and finding humor in it. A comic genius!
raves +3 [-] by Bagworm_Dance posted Jun 23, 2008 10:01PM GMTJune 23, 2008 22:01:05

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*sniff* George Carlin was the best. One of my very favorites....
raves +3 [-] by Neo posted Jun 23, 2008 09:54PM GMTJune 23, 2008 21:54:42

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Awesome comedian and he made you think.
raves +1 [-] by gmanj77 posted Jun 23, 2008 09:07PM GMTJune 23, 2008 21:07:46

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raves +2 [-] by Gerard's Little Vampire posted Jun 23, 2008 09:05PM GMTJune 23, 2008 21:05:36

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yes i will * bows head *
raves +3 [-] by crsteen posted Jun 23, 2008 09:03PM GMTJune 23, 2008 21:03:35

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That is so sad, he was the only person that ever made any real sense! LOL
raves [-] aj replied to crsteen Jun 25, 2008 12:55AM GMTJune 25, 2008 00:55:48

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him and lewis black!
raves +4 [-] by Hoshi posted Jun 23, 2008 08:57PM GMTJune 23, 2008 20:57:21

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I respect him as a person and comedian as he had funny moments, but I really couldn't stand most of it when it got too heavy and bashing. I'm with Ellen.
raves [-] Ellen replied to Hoshi Jun 23, 2008 09:28PM GMTJune 23, 2008 21:28:23

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Cool! : )
raves +4 [-] by sadiesmom posted Jun 23, 2008 08:55PM GMTJune 23, 2008 20:55:54

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I grew up with this man, he always made me laugh and think.

My favorite bit:
raves +4 [-] by Bitwise Operator posted Jun 23, 2008 08:34PM GMTJune 23, 2008 20:34:55

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I understand that other people enjoyed his brand of humor but it wasn't for me. I find it difficult to enjoy blasphemy whether in joke form or not, and no I don't think God laughs at it.