David Brenner, the gangly, toothy-grinned "Tonight
Show" favorite whose brand of observational comedy became a staple for
other standup comedians, including Jerry Seinfeld and Paul Reiser, died
Saturday. He was 78.
Brenner, who had been fighting cancer, died peacefully at
his home in New York City with his family at his side, according to Jeff
Abraham, his friend and publicist.
"David Brenner was a huge star when I met him and he
took me under his wing. To me, historically, he was the godfather of hip,
observational comedy," comedian Richard Lewis said in a statement.
"He mentored me from day one. ... His passing leaves a hole in my life
that can never be replaced."
Brenner's standup routines became a favorite of "Tonight
Show" host Johnny Carson starting in the 1970s.
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