Comedians who died on June 22

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on June 22. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2008 George Carlin

  George Carlin was an influential American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic known for his sharp wit, observational humor, and outspoken criticism of religion, politics, and language. He is widely celebrated for his groundbreaking comedy, most notably his routine 'Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television', which played a pivotal role in a 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case … [bio]