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Legendary Comedian and Director Dick Martin Dies in Santa Monica

gossindia posted 5/25/2008 from gosshollywood.com

Dick Martin, who co-created and co-hosted Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In - a show which forever changed the face of television - and who championed free speech and satire as staples in American media, died today of respiratory complications, while surrounded by his wife, family, and friends. He was 86 years young.