Roger Paul, Gallagher’s agent, confirmed that Gallagher died Friday from organ failure. He was known for his hilarious watermelon-pushing act. He was 76.
He died in Palm Springs after receiving hospice care. TMZ reportedAfter years of suffering from serious health issues, including multiple heart attacks, I finally felt better.
Leo Gallagher was born in 1946. He used his observational and humorous humor in numerous specials on HBO and Showtime. His biography says that he was born Leo Gallagher in 1946. WebsiteHe was the number one comedian in both ratings and ticket sales for fifteen years. In his entire career, he performed more than 3,500 shows live.
Gallagher achieved fame with his contributions to the arts. “Sledge-O-Matic”Bit, a parody on the Veg O-Matic commercials. The sketch featured the comedian smashing different foods and always ending in the destruction a watermelon. For protection from the pulpy projectiles of pulpy projectiles people seated in the first few rows often used plastic tarps or umbrellas.
He appeared in the film toward the end his career. “The Book of Daniel”(2013), where he appeared in a series Geico commercials. Paul F. Tompkins, an actor, recently played him in “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.”
Gallagher is survived his two children.
