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Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. (July 24, 1946 – November 11, 2022), known simply as Gallagher, was an American comedian who became one of the most recognizable comedic performers of the 1980s for his prop and observational routine that included the signature act of smashing a watermelon on stage with a wooden sledgehammer.
Nov 11, 2022 · Comedian Gallagher, best known for his watermelon-smashing comedy routine and many popular specials in the 1980s, died Friday morning, according his manager Craig Marquardo. He was 76.
Nov 11, 2022 · Gallagher, who became one of the most recognizable comedians of the 1980s for an outrageous act that always concluded with him smashing a watermelon with a sledgehammer, died on Friday at his...
Nov 11, 2022 · Leo Gallagher, known professionally as Gallagher, was an American comedian famous for the "Sledge-O-Matic," a signature sketch where he smashed a variety of foods and ended by pummeling a...
Nov 11, 2022 · U.S. Gallagher, comedian known for watermelon-smashing routine, dead at 76. By Kerry Breen. Updated on: November 11, 2022 / 12:41 PM EST / CBS News. The comedian Gallagher died on Friday,...
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Nov 11, 2022 · Gallagher was a standup comedian who became famous for using a sledgehammer to break food onstage and spray it on the audience. He had multiple heart attacks and died of organ failure in 2022, after a long career of touring and TV specials.
Nov 11, 2022 · Gallagher, known for his Sledge-O-Matic routine and observational humor, passed away after a brief illness. He had a long career in comedy, but also faced controversy for his racist and homophobic remarks.
