Ed McMahon dies at 86

[ShaunM]

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Ed McMahon, the loyal "Tonight Show" sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and later carved out his own niche as the host of "Star Search," has died at a Los Angeles hospital. He was 86.

According to his publicist Howard Bragman, the former "Tonight Show" announcer passed away at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in California this morning.

Earlier this year, McMahon was in and out of the hospital for pneumonia and other medical issues, according to sources close to him.

While Bragman did not give a cause of death, he said McMahon had "a multitude of health problems the last few months."

McMahon had bone cancer, among other illnesses, according to a person close to the entertainer. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release the information.

[Will]

Never could stand the guy having to sit through Carson as a kid. Just found out he was a decorated WWII Fighter Pilot and went back and flew missions in Korea. I

now respect the guy.

[Motasyco]

He and Johnny, together again.

[MikeW]

RIP Ed

[Punisher84]

I just always liked him. I thought he was funny and a good sport about alot of things. RIP Ed.

[Volzfan]

No more health problems or money woes.

RIP Mr. McMahon

[Guest blackbeltchick]

RIP ED you'll be missed.