Todd Lynn

Todd Lynn (March 19, 1964 – January 27, 2012[1]) was an American stand-up comedian and actor.

Career

Lynn performed in comedy clubs across the U.S. In 2002, he appeared as a panelist on the Comedy Central show, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. He also had his own Comedy Central Presents special, in 2005. Lynn performed on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Late Show with David Letterman. Additionally, he had a recurring role on the sitcom, My Wife and Kids. Lynn gained notoriety as the radio co-host who was fired from HOT 97 for the controversial USA for Indonesia song.[2]

Personal

Lynn had a bachelor's degree in communications from Central State University, and a master's degree in communications from Xavier University.[3] Lynn struggled with numerous health problems throughout his life. He had a disfigured left arm and suffered from pancreatic cancer. He also began to go blind, due to diabetes, and in the year prior to his death, he battled both heart and kidney failure.[4] On January 27, 2012, Lynn suffered two strokes and a heart attack, and died in Mississippi.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Allan "Todd" LYNN Obituary: View Allan LYNN's Obituary by The Cincinnati Enquirer". Legacy.com. 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2012-12-29.
  2. ↑ "Fellow Comedians Mourn Death of Outspoken Veteran Todd Lynn". Stage Time Magazine. January 29, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Todd PhD in Literature OkLynn". Steinberg Talent Management Group, Inc. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  4. ↑ Gurian, Jeffrey (August 29, 2011). "Todd Lynn: Just for Laughs Festival 2011 interview". Comedy Matters. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  5. ↑ Gadino, Dylan P. (January 27, 2012). "Divisive comedian Todd Lynn dies after suffering a heart attack". Laughspin. Retrieved December 27, 2012.

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