R.I.P. Henry Gibson

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," has died. He was 73.

Gibson's son, James, said Gibson died Monday at his home in Malibu after a brief battle with cancer.

After serving in the Air Force and studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Gibson — born James Bateman in Germantown, Pa., in 1935 — created his Henry Gibson comic persona, a pun on playwright Henrik Ibsen's name, while working as a theater actor in New York. For three seasons on "Laugh-In," he delivered satirical poems while gripping a giant flower.

Rest of the story here, including info on his rich career.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Rest of the story here, including info on his rich career.

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[Safe_Bet]

 

[Austin8]

"Very Interesting."

He will always be an amazingly talented comedian and actor.

 

[Belegon]

 

[jomar]

Dude was funny.

 

[Huckleman2000]

"Very Interesting."

That was Artie Johnson, another funny Laugh-In regular.

Henry Gibson was younger than I thought. Too young.

 

[TE999]

His 'poetry' was one of my favorite 'Laugh In' segments.

RIP, Henry. Thanks for all the laughs.

 

[Jenny_Jackson]

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This is sad. I loved his low level humor. No great gafaws. No applause. Just funny and thoughtful.

 

[DesertPirate]

He will be missed.