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Johnny Carson died in 2005; from 1962 and for nearly 30 years he hosted NBC's "Tonight Show."

Johnny Carson died in 2005; from 1962 and for nearly 30 years he hosted NBC's "Tonight Show."

Before his death, actor Jeff Conaway ("Grease") wages a much-publicized battle with addiction.

Alan Thicke's career as a writer, director, producer, composer, talk show host and actor.

Television star John Ritter died in Burbank, Calif., on Sept. 11, 2003.

Verne Troyer, the tiny star adored for playing Mini-Me, dies at the tender age of 49.

On March 4, 1994, beloved comedy actor John Candy is found dead in Durango, Mexico.

Gilda Radner is an icon of American comedy, but her is life marked by illness and sorrow.

The life of Chris Farley, regarded as one of the funniest comics of his generation.

Garry Shandling's career featured his self-analytical and self-deprecating humor.

Well-known comic Bernie Mac worked his way out of poverty and became a household name.

Flip Wilson is remembered as the gifted comedian who burned fiercely, lighting up TV screens.

A fresh look at the death of actor, comic, and American icon, Richard Pryor.

Comic and actor Phil Hartman meets an untimely death in his home in May of 1998.

Johnny Carson died in 2005; from 1962 and for nearly 30 years he hosted NBC's "Tonight Show."

Before his death, actor Jeff Conaway ("Grease") wages a much-publicized battle with addiction.

Alan Thicke's career as a writer, director, producer, composer, talk show host and actor.

Television star John Ritter died in Burbank, Calif., on Sept. 11, 2003.

Verne Troyer, the tiny star adored for playing Mini-Me, dies at the tender age of 49.

On March 4, 1994, beloved comedy actor John Candy is found dead in Durango, Mexico.

Gilda Radner is an icon of American comedy, but her is life marked by illness and sorrow.