Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-’em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died at age 76. Craig Marquardo, in a statement identifying himself as Gallagher’s “longtime former manager,” said that he died Friday at his home in Palm Springs, California, after a brief illness. Gallagher had numerous…
The comedian, who was famous for smashing watermelons, reportedly died from organ failure while in hospice care at his home in Palm Springs, California.
Gallagher, known for his signature bit that was a pitch for the "Sledge-O-Matic," died while surrounded by family in California, according to his manager.
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