Uncle Frank of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Dies

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1:39 pm, August 23rd, 2011

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Jimmy Kimmel‘s “Uncle Frank,” who gained fame as a regular part of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” has died.

He was 77.

The cause of death has not been reported.

Frank Potenza, Kimmel’s real-life uncle, was a retired New York City police officer who served as “security guard” and was a beloved comedy contributor on his nephew’s show.

“Thank you for your kind words about a very kind man – my Uncle Frank – who passed away this morning,” tweeted Kimmel moments ago.

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