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JamesG · 01-02-2026, 04:36 AM

John Mulrooney Dies: Stand-Up Comedian, TV Host, Radio Personality & NY Cop was 67
by Tom Tapp
January 1, 2026

John Mulrooney, a stand-up comedian, actor, TV host, radio personality and longtime local cop, died suddenly at his Coxsackie, New York home, according to multiple reports. He was 67.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Mulrooney was best known as a stand-up comic. He made his name performing at The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Comic Strip and The Laugh Factory.

In the early ’80s, Mulrooney did stand-up on a TV show called "Comedy Tonight". He went on to write and produce original content for 165 episodes of the series. Mulrooney also competed on the Ed McMahon-fronted "Star Search". He lost, but was hired as a writer.

When Joan Rivers left Fox’s "The Late Show" in 1987, Mulrooney replaced her. The show was, however, canceled a few months later. He also guest-hosted on "The Pat Sajak Show".

In the late 1990s, the comedian co-hosted an Albany-based morning show with Bob “The Wolf” Wohlfeld on WPYX. Mulrooney joined the Poughkeepsie-based WPDH in 2010 before moving to iHeartRadio for “Mulrooney in the Morning.”

At 52, Mulrooney joined the Coxsackie Police Department, where he served through 2024.

Andrew Dice Clay took to Instagram to remember what made his friend special.

“Crowd Work was his thing long before it became a thing,” wrote Clay of Mulrooney’s talent for engaging with and doing bits about the audience.

Adam Sandler wrote, “Mulrooney would just destroy a room. He was so loose and could dominate the room.”

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,049	Comedian, Radio Personality, Late Show Host John Mulrooney Dies at 67 John Mulrooney Dies: Stand-Up Comedian, TV Host, Radio Personality & NY Cop was 67 by Tom Tapp January 1, 2026 John Mulrooney, a stand-up comedian, actor, TV host, radio personality and longtime local cop, died suddenly at his Coxsackie, New York home, according to multiple reports. He was 67. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Mulrooney was best known as a stand-up comic. He made his name performing at The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Comic Strip and The Laugh Factory. In the early ’80s, Mulrooney did stand-up on a TV show called "Comedy Tonight". He went on to write and produce original content for 165 episodes of the series. Mulrooney also competed on the Ed McMahon-fronted "Star Search". He lost, but was hired as a writer. When Joan Rivers left Fox’s "The Late Show" in 1987, Mulrooney replaced her. The show was, however, canceled a few months later. He also guest-hosted on "The Pat Sajak Show". In the late 1990s, the comedian co-hosted an Albany-based morning show with Bob “The Wolf” Wohlfeld on WPYX. Mulrooney joined the Poughkeepsie-based WPDH in 2010 before moving to iHeartRadio for “Mulrooney in the Morning.” At 52, Mulrooney joined the Coxsackie Police Department, where he served through 2024. Andrew Dice Clay took to Instagram to remember what made his friend special. “Crowd Work was his thing long before it became a thing,” wrote Clay of Mulrooney’s talent for engaging with and doing bits about the audience. Adam Sandler wrote, “Mulrooney would just destroy a room. He was so loose and could dominate the room.” https://deadline.com/2026/01/john-mu...op-1236659976/ Attached Images