Obituary of Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling (born November 29th, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois) was an Comedian who was best known for his self titled TV show "The Larry Sanders Show". Garry died on March 24th, 2016 and his death was possibly because of a heart attack at age 66.

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Garry Shandling Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Shandling, Garry
Common Name: Garry Shandling
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: November 29, 1949
Age: 66 (at death)
Occupation: Comedian

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
Favorite Color: Orange (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Garry's Family Tree

Birth Name: Garry Emmanuel Shandling
Father: Irving Shandling
Mother: Muriel Shandling
Brother(s):

Barry Shandling

Spouse/Partner:

Linda Doucett (partnered 1987-separated 1994)

Death Notice:

Date: March 24 2016 at age 66
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Pulmonary embolism

Category Tags:

Comedian American Born on November 29th Born in 1949 Born in Illinois Died in 2016 Died at age 66 Died from Pulmonary embolism

Quotable Quotes:

"Women need to know that not all guys are going to hurt them the way that the guy did before they started dating me. I know guys I wouldn't go out with." (IMDB)

"I really understand the chagrin that accompanies aging, especially for a really pretty woman, but I think people look funny when they get old."

"During his 40 years in show business, Mr. Shandling was nominated for no less than 19 Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards."

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

"In death he retained the strong cynical wit andballs that both made him such a hit on television and also made him one of the imperious old males of the Writers' Guild. (V)"

"Garry Shandling's life was filled with laughter, wit, and creativity, and even though he is no longer with us, his legacy will forever live on through his timeless comedy and the impact he had on the entertainment industry. (V)"

Is Mr. Garry Shandling still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.