Gallagher, comedian known for watermelon-smashing routine, dies at 76

Comedian Gallagher, best known for his watermelon-smashing comedy routine and many popular specials in the 1980s, died on November 11.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.

Gallagher, born Leo Gallagher, became a household name in the early '80s with a comedy special titled "An Uncensored Evening," the first comedy stand up special ever to air on cable television, according to an obituary shared by Marquardo.

Sad to hear this. He was a very funny guy.

One of the best

RIP

I remember when he sold his act to his brother. A lot of people were pissed when they came to his show and it was a different guy

RIP Gallagher🍉 💙🙏🏼🦋🕊

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Are they sure it was him and not his brother?

Oh this hurts. I loved watching his shows. He was the funniest.😢

And all I smashed is pies

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