Legendary stand-up comedian dead at 67: ‘He never stopped trying’
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Key Points:
- John Mulrooney, a stand-up comedian and former late-night host, died at age 67 at his home in New York, with no cause of death yet disclosed.
- He was known for hosting Fox's "Comic Strip Live" and briefly replacing Joan Rivers as host of "The Late Show" in 1987.
- Mulrooney also guest-hosted "The Pat Sajak Show," appeared on "Ellen," "The New Hollywood Squares," and competed on "Star Search."
- An official obituary described him as a beloved comedian and dedicated public servant whose life was marked by service, laughter, and devotion to loved ones.
- Fellow comedian Andrew Dice Clay praised Mulrooney's perseverance and talent, recalling
