Tommy Chong (born May 24th, 1938 in Edmonton, Alberta) was an Comedian who was best known for being half of the "Cheech & Chong" comedy duo along with Richard "Cheech" Marin. Tommy died on April 23rd, 2024 (TBV) and his death was likely because of prostate cancer. He was 85 years old.
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ComedianCanadian Born on May 24th Born in 1938 Born in Alberta
"[on guitarist Gaye Delorme] When people used to see Coltrane play, sax players would run out of the clubs going 'I quit! I'll never play again! I can't take it!. On a quieter scale, that's exactly how Gaye mad me feel. He had a neat little trick. All good musicians do. He said, 'Can I sit in, and do you mind if if I can borrow your guitar?' And then he took the same instrument that I'd been struggling with and make it sound like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, all rolled in one." (IMDB)
"Tommy Chong's life and death were mysterious and unknown until very recently. (V)"
"Tommy Chong lived a vibrant and influential life, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and counterculture that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"
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