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Legendary comedian Joe Flaherty has passed at 82 years old after starring in hit TV series like Freaks and Geeks and Adam Sandler film Happy Gilmore. Joe's cause of death has not yet been revealed but comes after the
Hollywood star recently underwent a battle that his improv
comedy group organized a fundraiser for. Ahead of his death the renowned improv centre Second City - which
Actor Martin Short is a member of - worked to raise money to help the actor pay for his medical bills so he was able to spend the rest of his days in the comfort of his own home rather than a medical facility. The devastating news of Joe's passing was announced by Mad Men star Joel Murray who shared the update on X, formerly . On April 1st, Joel wrote: "We’ve lost another of my idols. RIP Joe Flaherty 1941-2024." The pair shared a close-knit friendship over the years after previously starring together on the 1986 movie One Crazy Summer. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this
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