MikeLutton
04-12-2013, 01:18 PM
http://www.tmz.com/2013/04/12/jonathan-winters-dies-dead/
Jonathan Winters
Dead at 87
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Jonathan Winters, the comedic film and TV actor who was huge in the '70s and '80s on shows like "Mork and Mindy," has died at age 87 ... TMZ has learned.
Winters died last night of natural causes in Montecito, Calif, around 6:30 p.m., surrounded by friends and family.
Winters' career began when he won a talent contest, which led to radio gigs and appearances at comedy clubs. He was a staple on the late night TV circuit for decades -- he was one of Jack Paar's favorite guests and a Johnny Carson regular -- and recorded several classic comedy albums.
He often performed in character ... the best known of which was Maude Frickert, the seemingly sweet old lady with a quick and acid wit.
Winters appeared in nearly 50 films and TV shows ... including the classic "It's a "Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" ... and was a regular on the Saturday morning children's television program "Hot Dog" in the '70s.
He co-starred with Robin Williams as Mearth -- Mork and Mindy's son ... who was hatched from an egg and aged backwards. Think Benjamin Button ... but funny.
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Jonathan Winters
Dead at 87
Exclusive
http://ll-media.tmz.com/2013/04/12/0412-johnathan-winters-2.jpg
Jonathan Winters, the comedic film and TV actor who was huge in the '70s and '80s on shows like "Mork and Mindy," has died at age 87 ... TMZ has learned.
Winters died last night of natural causes in Montecito, Calif, around 6:30 p.m., surrounded by friends and family.
Winters' career began when he won a talent contest, which led to radio gigs and appearances at comedy clubs. He was a staple on the late night TV circuit for decades -- he was one of Jack Paar's favorite guests and a Johnny Carson regular -- and recorded several classic comedy albums.
He often performed in character ... the best known of which was Maude Frickert, the seemingly sweet old lady with a quick and acid wit.
Winters appeared in nearly 50 films and TV shows ... including the classic "It's a "Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" ... and was a regular on the Saturday morning children's television program "Hot Dog" in the '70s.
He co-starred with Robin Williams as Mearth -- Mork and Mindy's son ... who was hatched from an egg and aged backwards. Think Benjamin Button ... but funny.
See also
Annette Funicello Dead -- Mouseketeer Dies at 70 (http://www.tmz.com/2013/04/08/annette-funicello-dead-dies-mouseketeer-dead-at-70/)
Richard Griffiths Dead -- 'Harry Potter' Star Dies at 65 (http://www.tmz.com/2013/03/29/richard-griffiths-dead-harry-potter-dies/)
Conrad Bain Dead -- Phillip Drummond Actor From 'Diff'rent Strokes' Dies at 89 (http://www.tmz.com/2013/01/16/conrad-bain-dead-diffrent-strokes/)
Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2013/04/12/jonathan-winters-dies-dead/#ixzz2QGpoYwX0
Visit the TMZ Store: http://tmzstore.com (http://tmzstore.com/)