Obituary of Garry Shandling

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Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling (born November 29th, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois) was an Comedian who was best known for his self titled TV show "The Larry Sanders Show". Garry died on March 24th, 2016 and his death was possibly because of a heart attack at age 66.

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Garry Shandling Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Shandling, Garry
    • Common Name: Garry Shandling
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: November 29, 1949
    • Age: 66 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1975-2016
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
    • Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

    Garry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Garry Emmanuel Shandling
    • Father: Irving Shandling
    • Mother: Muriel Shandling
    • Brother(s):
      • Barry Shandling
    • Spouse/Partner:

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

ComedianTV Personality American Born on November 29th Born in 1949 Born in Illinois Died in 2016 Died at age 66 Died from Pulmonary embolism

Quotable Quotes:

"Women need to know that not all guys are going to hurt them the way that the guy did before they started dating me. I know guys I wouldn't go out with." (IMDB)

"During his 40 years in show business, Mr. Shandling was nominated for no less than 19 Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards."

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

"In death he retained the strong cynical wit that made him such a hit on television and also made him one of the imperious old males of the Writers' Guild. (V)"

"Garry Shandling's life was filled with laughter, wit, and creativity, and even though he is no longer with us, his legacy will forever live on through his timeless comedy and the impact he had on the entertainment industry. (V)"

"Garry Shandling was an accomplished comedian and actor known for his unique humor and satirical style, but his sudden death left the entertainment industry in shock and mourning. (V)"

Is Mr. Garry Shandling still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-27 12:50:16
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