R.I.P. Rodney Dangerfield

[koolagh]

Dangerfield, who fell into a coma after undergoing heart surgery, died at 1:20 p.m., said publicist Kevin Sasaki. Dangerfield had a heart valve replaced Aug. 25 at the University of California, Los Angeles, Medical Center.

Sasaki said in a statement that Dangerfield suffered a small stroke after the operation and developed infectious and abdominal complications. But in the past week he had emerged from the coma, the publicist said.

"When Rodney emerged, he kissed me, squeezed my hand and smiled for his doctors," Dangerfield's wife, Joan, said in the statement. The comic is also survived by two children from a previous marriage.

As a comic, Dangerfield — clad in a black suit, red tie and white shirt with collar that seemed too tight — convulsed audiences with lines such as: "When I was born, I was so ugly that the doctor slapped my mother"; "When I started in show business, I played one club that was so far out my act was reviewed in Field and Stream"; and "Every time I get in an elevator, the operator says the same thing to me: 'Basement?"'

[KilLAtomiK]

yeah it realy sucks because he was one of my favorite comedians maybe hel finally get the respect he deserved

[Drakken]

A true showman.

[BrightStar]

Im seriously going to miss his Comedy. I never knew him personally, but he seemed like a good guy.

[MidniteCliche]

I think he always got the respect he deserved. We all loved him.
He and George Carlin are my favorites. The world will now be a different (less funny) place. Sleep well Sir.....

"It's a good thing I was a boy growing up, because we were poor, and if I wasn't a boy, I would have had nothing to play with!" -Rodney Dangerfield

[Drakken]

"It's a good thing I was a boy growing up, because we were poor, and if I wasn't a boy, I would have had nothing to play with!" -Rodney Dangerfield

*nods*
Wasn't too sure what to make of the Cartoon he did as the little dog. But his other work was all f***ing brilliant.

[Tequila Zaire]

Always dug his movies and his stand up...he'll be missed without question but anyone with taste will never forget him. Though he'll always be remembered for his comedy he'll also be remembered for his comedy club that bares his name...quite a legacy for a fella who really didn't hit it big till later in life.

You peak at 40 career wise my ass.

[CPRB]

hey you women ever worn you ankles as earings? cadyshack......I think anyhow he was the best and one day i will jave a golf bag like his.