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Ed McMahon sadly passed away on Tuesday

I'm sure you know by now, Ed McMahon has passed away. I don't have the words so let ComingSoon.net inform you:

Ed McMahon, Johnny Carson's sidekick on NBC's "The Tonight Show" for 30 years, died on Tuesday at age 86.

The veteran TV personality, best known for his nightly introduction of Carson in a deep, booming voice with the drawn-out line, "Heeeeeeeeere's Johnny!" died at a Los Angeles-area hospital, spokesman Howard Bragman said.

"He died early this morning with his wife and loved ones by his side," Bragman said.

McMahon had been battling pneumonia and other illnesses for about the past month. Bragman declined to confirm or deny reports that the performer had been diagnosed with bone cancer.

McMahon and Carson first worked together in 1957 as announcer and host on the daytime game show "Who Do You Trust?" The duo moved "Tonight" in 1962 when Carson succeeded Jack Paar.

For fun, let's look back at The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson and some of Ed McMahon's moments.


Al Hirschfeld - Johnny Carson, Tonight Show Lithograph
Al Hirschfeld - Johnny Carson, Tonight Show Lithograph
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JOHNNY CARSON ED MCMAHON DOC SEVERINSEN ORG BIOS 1986
JOHNNY CARSON ED MCMAHON DOC SEVERINSEN ORG BIOS 1986
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Johnny Carson: The Ultimate Collection (DVD, 2003, 3...
Johnny Carson: The Ultimate Collection (DVD, 2003, 3...
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TV Guide May 9-15, 1992 -- Johnny Carson's last show
TV Guide May 9-15, 1992 -- Johnny Carson's last show
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JOHNNY CARSON TONIGHT SHOW ALBUM,SEALED VINYL & POSTER
JOHNNY CARSON TONIGHT SHOW ALBUM,SEALED VINYL & POSTER
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People Weekly May 17, 1993 Stalking; Johnny Carson
People Weekly May 17, 1993 Stalking; Johnny Carson
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1969 Smirnoff Vodka Co Ad JOHNNY CARSON & BERNARD DOG
1969 Smirnoff Vodka Co Ad JOHNNY CARSON & BERNARD DOG
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HAPPINESS IS A DRY MARTINI BY JOHNNY CARSON 1965
HAPPINESS IS A DRY MARTINI BY JOHNNY CARSON 1965
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The Johnny Carson Show DVD  2-Disc
The Johnny Carson Show DVD 2-Disc
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Johnny Carson VHS Collection +  Animal Hijinks, Vol. 1
Johnny Carson VHS Collection + Animal Hijinks, Vol. 1
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11 x 14 B & W PRINT OF JOHNNY CARSON-1956 VERY YOUNG
11 x 14 B & W PRINT OF JOHNNY CARSON-1956 VERY YOUNG
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Ed McMahon Tonight Show LA Times Obituary Johnny Carson
Ed McMahon Tonight Show LA Times Obituary Johnny Carson
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TV Guide 1990's 7 issues Fall Previews Johnny Carson
TV Guide 1990's 7 issues Fall Previews Johnny Carson
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Johnny Carson Collector Coffee Cup/Mug -Tonight Show
Johnny Carson Collector Coffee Cup/Mug -Tonight Show
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JOHNNY CARSON SIGNED 8/1/69 NBC TV PRESS RELEASE PHOTO
JOHNNY CARSON SIGNED 8/1/69 NBC TV PRESS RELEASE PHOTO
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HERE'S JOHNNY/CARSON STORY BY/SIGNED ED MCMAHON PSA
HERE'S JOHNNY/CARSON STORY BY/SIGNED ED MCMAHON PSA
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The Tonight Show Johnny Carson VINTAGE TV PHOTO 282m
The Tonight Show Johnny Carson VINTAGE TV PHOTO 282m
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The Johnny Carson Show DVD  2-Disc
The Johnny Carson Show DVD 2-Disc
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The Tonight Show SS SEALED 2 LP OST TV Johnny Carson GF
The Tonight Show SS SEALED 2 LP OST TV Johnny Carson GF
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Dean Martin Roast Johnny Carson/Ed McMahon VHS  Tape
Dean Martin Roast Johnny Carson/Ed McMahon VHS Tape
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