Stand-up comedian Robert Schimmel died Friday, September 3 from injuries he suffered in a recent accident. Schimmel, 60, was known for his guest spots on Howard Stern's radio show and appeared frequently on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien.'
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.
Schimmel's Facebook page, with over 4600 fans, has condolences streaming in since news of his death hit the media. Two days after his accident, his Facebook page status said, "The rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated. Stay tuned!" On Saturday, September 4, the status was changed to: If you've got a funny, interesting, or motivational story to share about Robert Schimmel, now's your chance to share it with the world."
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, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He wrote a memoir in 2008, "Cancer on $5 a Day," chronicling his battle with cancer.
Leave your condolences for comedian Robert Schimmel on his Facebook page.
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This is terrible news. Rest in Peace Robert.
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