Veteran comedian and TV host John Mulrooney dies aged 67

The comedy community is in shock following the death of John Mulrooney, the Brooklyn-based standup comedian and former late-night television host, who died suddenly in his home in Coxsackie, in the state of New York, on Monday at the age of 67.

Stand-up comedian and radio personality John Mulroney passes away

Known for being part of the legendary 1980s comedy explosion, John impressed audiences with his outspoken approach and unmatched art of pacing a room. His passing has first been revealed by the Times Union in Albany, and though as yet no reason has been given for it, it has inspired a flurry of industry recognition.

Recently, Adam Sandler has spoken about the skill of John on the 2024 episode of the Joe Rogan podcast and described the comedian as one that “you just didn’t want to go after because he’d come in and just destroy the room.” He is joined by rock star Steven Van Zandt, who revealed that he only spoke to the comedian two weeks ago about having “a full calendar in 2026.”

Born in Brooklyn’s Flatbush in 1958, John’s career was as varied as his one-liners. A947 amateur boxer and aviator in his free time, John worked his way through legendary clubs such as Laugh Factory and Improv. He gained mainstream notice as a performer on Star Search, and finally found a host role as a substitute for Joan Rivers on The Late Show n 1987. John’s numerous television appearances included shows on HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central. He capped it all off with a memorable appearance as host Jack Paar in the musical release Great Balls of Fire! in 1989.

In an unusual "second act," Mulrooney later turned to law enforcement in 2010. He has been a police officer in Coxsackie for 14 years and still annually performed for first responders and U.S. troops abroad.

Long-time friend Andrew Dice Clay has expressed his admiration on Facebook: "He never gave up, he never stopped trying. John was a great, great comedian."

He is remembered in his family’s words as “a proud patriot and loyal friend, whose spirit will live on in the countless lives he touched with his laughter."

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