Johnny Carson's longtime sidekick Ed McMahon dies at age 86
Sad news.
Ed McMahon died early this morning at age 86.
His publicist, Howard Bragman, confirmed that Ed passed away at Ronald Reagan/UCLA Medical Center shortly after midnight.
McMahon -- who was battling cancer and was hospitalized for pneumonia in January -- had been suffering health problems -- a broken neck, mold in his mansion -- in recent years.
According to Us Weekly, he fought foreclosure on his Beverly Hills home after missing payments on his $4.8-million mortgage.
Although he reportedly made about $1 million a year doing the Carson gig, he was plagued by financial problems.
"If you spend more money than you make, you know what happens. And it can happen. You know, a couple of divorces thrown in, a few things like that," McMahon once told Larry King.
Our prayers for Ed and his surviving family.
Photo: Ed McMahon, left, and Johnny Carson. Credit: WireImage
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Darn....I've been praying to win Publisher's Clearing House for the past 21 years! - We'll miis you Ed!
How many nights did all of us enjoy the commentary of Mr. McMahon.
God Bless you and your family and thank you for the good times we shared.
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While Ed McMahon may be best known as Johnny Carson's sidekick, his list of accomplishments beyond "The Tonight Show" is impressive. Here's a look at Ed's career, his booming laugh will be sorely missed. http://www.getback.com/gallery/heeeerrrre-s-ed-mcmahon/2986658
While Ed McMahon may be best known as Johnny Carson's sidekick, his list of accomplishments beyond "The Tonight Show" is impressive. Here's a look at Ed's career, his booming laugh will be sorely missed. http://www.getback.com/gallery/heeeerrrre-s-ed-mcmahon/2986658