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RIP: Don Rickles, 90

sidsmom — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:10:15 GMT

Abrasive comic Don Rickles, the honorary Rat Pack member and celebrity roast guest whose career spanned six decades, has died. He was 90.

Rickles died Thursday morning at his home in Los Angeles from kidney failure, his longtime publicist Paul Shefrin confirmed.

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golding76 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:14:57 GMT

So sorry to hear of this. What a rapier wit that guy had! He and Joan Rivers were similar in their searing comments.

ETA: Thank you, Sidsmom! Love that photo!

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Bri36 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:12:48 GMT

Omgosh, so funny

What a legend

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3suwm5 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:12:49 GMT

Just loved him. Pleasant travels in angelland, Mr. Rickles.

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sidsmom — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:13:37 GMT

😀💛

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hoosieroriginal — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:14:59 GMT

Had no idea he was still alive -RIP Mr. Rickles - good long life.

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twinsister — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:20:39 GMT

Saw him in Vegas - so funny. May he rest in peace.

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sfnative — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:20:58 GMT

We'll miss you, Don Rickles! You made us laugh so hard and so much!!! You were a funny man for sure. I'll be tuning in to Johhny Carson on "The Tonight Show" to catch you whenever possible.

Rest in Peace

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meallen616 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:24:00 GMT

Don Rickles,

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:29:35 GMT

I never cared for the man.

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Ibby114 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:34:14 GMT

I saw him perform several times in his later years- what a legendary career! But his 'spunk' had definitely diminished, not one 'hockey puck' comment to anyone in th crowd! Loved him- and he'll be missed.

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Vivian — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:37:14 GMT

He's the last of a dying breed. He was able to continue his "shtick"'for many years beyond his heyday. RIP, Don Rickles

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:41:48 GMT

I just loved his quick wit.I thought he was hilarious! I loved listening to him & Joan Rivers. I also enjoyed seeing him with Johnny Carson. His Roasts were hysterical!

Don Rickles thanks for the laughter & the memories!! RIP!!

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Puzzle Piece — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:04:30 GMT

Sorry to hear.

Enjoyed him as "Big Drag" on the surfer movies with Frankie and Annette.

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croemer — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:05:02 GMT

Well he lived a good long life. Sometimes I would find myself laughing with him...sometimes I would cringe. It seems most people he zinged loved him so guess they were fine with the jokes.

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twinsister — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:07:18 GMT

@sfnative wrote:
We'll miss you, Don Rickles! You made us laugh so hard and so much!!! You were a funny man for sure. I'll be tuning in to Johhny Carson on "The Tonight Show" to catch you whenever possible.

Rest in Peace

@sfnative Beginning tonight through Sunday, Antenna TV will be airing Don Rickles appearances on the Tonight Show.

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Justice4all — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:08:37 GMT

Nuts......His nasty cracks made me cringe, but people say he was really a very kind, good guy. He was funny when he wasn't insulting.

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hovis — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:11:52 GMT

Saw Don Rickles in Vegas for our honeymoon many years ago. I found him very funny. As I saw him through the years he mellowed out and his humor was not like it was back in the days in Vegas.

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Cats3000 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:12:57 GMT

Whoever referred to him as "abrasive" should hang his/her head in shame.

Rickles was one of the funniest people around. His nickmname was "Mr. Warmth" and by the end of his act everyone was sweating in laughter. He NEVER hurt anyone with his humor. He even kept today's generation in stitches of laughter.

We are losing a genre of comedians that will never be replaced. It is sad.

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Pearlee — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:13:13 GMT

He was at the forefront of insult comedy. Rivers did it later. That kind of stuff gaver rise to Howard Stern. Rickles was quite unique back in the early 60s. Whatever the opposite of politically correct was, that was Rickles.