Late-Night King Johnny Carson Dies

[Big Daddy]

at 79. LOS ANGELES - Johnny Carson, the quick-witted "Tonight Show" host who became a national institution putting his viewers to bed for 30 years with a smooth nightcap of celebrity banter and heartland charm, died Sunday. He was 79.

Carson died early Sunday morning, according to his nephew, Jeff Sotzing. "He was surrounded by his family, whose loss will be immeasurable," Sotzing told The Associated Press.


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[MyHarley]

Really a shame to hear that, he was a very rare comedian who has been sorely missed over the last few years. My Mother and I were talking about it this evening on how many years he kept my family occupied growing up.

 

[///M SPEED]

It's a sad day. Once he left the Tonight Show he kept pretty much to himself. I hope he enjoyed his time away before he died. He was a great entertainer...