Comedian Robert Schimmel was eulogized by Howard Stern this morning. The Howard Stern show will remember stand-up comedian Bob Schimmel Tuesday night stating on Twitter: "Howard 100 News Presents: Robert Schimmel Remembered. Tonight at 7pm EST on Howard 101"
Schimmel, 60, was known for his guest spots on Howard Stern's radio show and appeared frequently on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien.' Funeral arrangements are still not confirmed, although an update to his Facebook page on Saturday, September 5 states: "Funeral arrangements pending. Robert's family keeping you up to date on FB & twitter.
Schimmel's 19-year-old daughter, Aliyah, was reportedly driving the car on August 26 when it rolled to the side of the freeway to avoid another car. She is hospitalized in stable condition in Phoenix. His 11-year-old son was also in the car but not injured.
The buzz continues on Twitter with fans saddened by Schimmel's death:
jimgaffigan: RIP Robert Schimmel. Really funny. Really nice. Really will be missed.
NickMcDowell: "If you want to survive, keep moving forward" --Robert Schimmel (RIP)
rogerkeeler: R.I.P. Schimmel. Im so glad i got to tell you face to face in an awkward way in a very crampt elevator how truly gifted i thought you were.
T_Pescatelli: Thanks to the Todd and Tyler Radio Empire for waking me up this morning! Tribute to Schimmel was great!
@bobandtom he was a funny guy, RIP funny man BOB Schimmel
nif125: Howard was eulogizing Bob Schimmel in the first hour of his show this morning...wish I could have listened to the rest :(
Aside from his frequent appearances on Howard Stern and Conan O'Brien's shows, Schimmel put out several comedy albums, including: Comes Clean, If You Buy this CD, I Can Get this Car, Unprotected, Reserection, and Life Since Then. In June 2000, comedian Robert Schimmel was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He wrote a memoir in 2008, "Cancer on $5 a Day," chronicling his battle with cancer.
Listen to the Howard Stern show that will eulogize Robert Schimmel on September 7 at 7pm ET on Howard 101 (Sirius). Follow the Howard Stern show on Twitter: http://twitter.com/sternshow
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