Ed McMahon dies at age 86

Ed McMahon, who for nearly 30 years was Johnny Carson’s affable sidekick on “The Tonight Show,” introducing it with his ringing trademark call, “Heeeere’s Johnny!,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles, NBC reported, citing his spokesman, Howard Bragman. Mr. McMahon was 86. [New York Times]

Another era gone into history. Mr. McMahon had bone cancer, among other ailments, The Associated Press reported.

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