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For his family, the loss is an intimate catastrophe. They have requested privacy during this agonizing period, though they acknowledged the “tsunami of love” that has flowed toward them from every corner of the globe. They described him as a man who loved life with a ferocity that was contagious, a man who viewed every conversation as an opportunity for a connection and every stranger as a potential friend.
As the comedy world prepares to say its final goodbyes, the focus has shifted from the manner of his death to the brilliance of his life. The laughter he generated was not a fleeting thing; it was a gift that continues to resonate. He taught us that even in a world that can be unpredictable and occasionally cruel, there is always room for a punchline. He reminded us to look up, to stay present, and to find the humor in the chaos.