MUMBAI: Garry Emmanuel Shandling, the famous American comedian, actor, writer, producer and director has died at the age of 66. Born in Chicago, the comedian was known for his neurotic observational humour, particularly about romantic relationships and his lancing of showbiz in his inventive TV shows.
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rosario Herrera has confirmed his death but the cause of death was not mentioned.
Shandling is best known for his work in It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show. It's Garry Shandling's Show was created in 1986 and aired on premium cable satellite television network Showtime while The Larry Sanders Show was created in 1992 and aired on HBO. He was also a formidable host. Shandling hosted the Grammys in 1990, 1993 and 1994, and the Emmys in 2000 and 2004.
Shandling has won the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding writing for a comedy series in 1998. During his three-decade career, Shandling was nominated for 19 Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, along with many other awards and nominations.
"Nice guys finish first. If you don't know that, then you don't know where the finish line is." Garry Shandling pic.twitter.com/goJsDx6Cl8
— Jerry O'Connell (@MrJerryOC) March 24, 2016
RIP #GaryShandling! He was one of our greatest funny men and will be greatly missed!
— Melora Hardin (@MeloraHardin) March 24, 2016
Goodbye Gary Shandling thank you for your kindness and your generosity and for making me laugh so damn much
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) March 24, 2016
Wait, what? Gary Shandling? No.
— Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) March 24, 2016
