Former late night host and ‘beloved’ comedian John Mulrooney dies ‘suddenly’ at age 67

Former late night host and stand-up comedian John Mulrooney passed away at his home on December 29 at the age of 67.

According to the news, the late star died ‘suddenly’ at his home in Coxsackie, New York. Albany Times-Union – but the cause of death has not yet been announced.

Throughout his entertainment career, Mulrooney was known for embracing his passion for comedy, performing at iconic Hollywood venues such as The Laugh Factory, the Improv, and The Comedy Store.

He also hosted Fox’s The Late Show after Joan Rivers left the series in 1987.

Mulrooney had hosted Comic Strip Live weekly from 1989 until the following year.

The actor has also co-hosted radio shows in cities such as NYC, Albany and Cleveland.

He eventually appeared in both television and film projects in Hollywood.

In 1994, he appeared in an episode of the sitcom Ellen, called These Friends Of Mine, in its first season.

Mulrooney also took on the role of talk show host in the biographical drama film Great Balls Of Fire! (1989) with other actors including Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder and Alec Baldwin.

He also had minor roles in episodes of other shows such as Ryder P.I. (1986), The Good Life (1994) and Hardball (1994).

According to him official obituaryMulrooney was ‘a beloved stand-up comedian, a dedicated public servant and a proud patriot whose life was defined by service, laughter and an unwavering devotion to the people he loved.’

The late star was born in Brooklyn on August 27, 1958, and attended Brooklyn Technical High School.

His career also began here in the ’80s, and Mulrooney began performing stand-up comedy at Pips, which has since closed for good.

‘When I first went on stage to do comedy at the Pips, it was like being struck by lightning,’ he recalled. Your Band Who podcast.

According to the Albany Times-Union, the late star died ‘suddenly’ at his home in Coxsackie, New York; However, the cause of death has not yet been disclosed; above (center) seen with Don Yesso and Ellen DeGeneres in 1994

Throughout his entertainment career, Mulrooney was known for embracing his passion for comedy, performing at iconic Hollywood venues such as The Laugh Factory, the Improv, and The Comedy Store; The Laugh Factory, seen above on Sunset Boulevard

‘I will never forget this. And suddenly I realized why I did what I did. I loved him so much and nothing could stop me. Nothing was going to get in my way.’

“He made his mark on Hollywood by hosting a variety of national television programs, including Comedy Tonight, Late Show, and Comic Strip Live, and appearing on HBO, Showtime, A&E, and Comedy Central,” the obituary continues.

Alongside his entertainment career, Mulrooney participated in ‘USO tours in the Middle East during the Global War on Terror’.

‘It was his proudest moments that allowed him to give back to men and women serving away from home and bring moments of laughter and relief in challenging environments.’

Another passion of the late comedian was flying, which was ‘an expression of his curiosity, self-confidence and joy of life’.

Mulrooney later embarked on a different career, working as a police officer with the Coxsackie Police Department from 2010 to 2024.

‘He became a sought-after performer for police and fire department fundraisers across the country, using comedy to support first responders and the communities they protect,’ according to his obituary.

However, the late comedian’s ‘greatest pride’ was his family, which was also the ‘constant subject of his life’.

“When I got on stage and it was the first time I was at the Pips to do comedy, it was like being struck by lightning,” he recalled on the Who’s Your Band podcast.

According to Obit, “He has become a sought-after performer for police and fire department fundraisers across the country, using comedy to support first responders and the communities they protect.”

A funeral service will be held on January 5 at Holy Family Church in Staten Island.

His close friend and fellow comedian Andrew Dice Clay posted an emotional tribute to Mulrooney on social media this week.

‘I Remember the First Time I Saw John Mulrooney at the Pips Comedy Club in Brooklyn,’ he recalled. title of a post It was shared on both Instagram and Facebook.

Clay recalled that Mulrooney ‘was the last comedian to come out of the club where everyone thought he was going to be a really, really big star.’

‘Johnny was tall, handsome, a former boxer… he also had the wherewithal… The discipline to go out there every night, the will and desire to do whatever it takes to get to the top.’

He added, ‘After Joan Rivers left a late night show there were a few different hosts, one of which was JOHN! The other one was the ARSINIO HALL. ‘John did a great job, even got me on the show.’

Clay later expressed to his followers that Mulrooney was a person who “never gave up” and “never stopped trying”; This is also explained in my book.

His close friend and fellow comedian Andrew Dice Clay posted an emotional tribute to Mulrooney on social media this week; Clay spotted in New York in 2023

Clay recalled that Mulrooney ‘was the last comedian to come out of the club where everyone thought he was going to be a really, really big star.’

He further added, ‘Not everyone can make it to the top and not everyone can be a superstar.’

‘John was a great, great comedian, John was a pilot, a boxer, as well as doing stand-up comedy he’s been a police officer for the last 25 years. JOHN, you have accomplished so much!!! John,chapter 8 JOHN!!! XO ♥️.’

According to the late star’s obituary, Mulrooney ‘will be remembered as a loyal friend to countless people as much as he made countless strangers laugh.’

‘His voice, his stories and his spirit will continue to echo in the lives of the people he touched.’