The retired host from popular shows such as House Party and People are Funny, has passed away at 97. His life was not always as an in your face, slap stick comedy as he protrayed in one of the longest running variety shows, in House Party, which ran from 1952-1969, but really started as a radio variety show in 1944. He was also a best selling author in Kids say the Darndest Things, in which he collected while on his shows and published them. His life, though a long running success, wasn't without personal tragedy. One of the worst things that can happen, is when a parent has to bury a child, in which, in his ling life, has done 3 times.
In 1969, his 20 year old daughter Diane, jumped to her death from their apartment building. In 1980, one of his sons, Robert, was killed in an auto accident. And in 1997, his son Jack, aged 70, died of Lymphoma. He is survived by his wife Louis, and his two surviving daughters, Dawn and Sharon. RIP dear sir.....RIP
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