Robert Schimmel is Dead at 60
10:50 am, September 4th, 2010
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Robert Schimmel, the controversial but beloved comedian, has died from injuries suffered in a car accident on August 26.
He was 60.
Known for his outrageous material and a personal life marked by illness and tragedy, Schimmel was a frequent Howard Stern guest and appeared regularly on shows such as “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Daily Show.”
He was also a writer for “In Living Color,” released several comedy albums and starred in specials on HBO and Showtime.
In recent years he incorporated into his comedy a prolonged battle against cancer, a subject on which he also wrote a book. Earlier this year he announced that he was ailing with Hepatitis C and cirrhosis.
Schimmel’s 19-year-old daughter was driving him and his 11-year-old son when she swerved to avoid an accident, causing their vehicle to roll over on an Arizona freeway.
Neither child was critically hurt.
Gossip Cop extends heartfelt condolences to the family.
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